This writeup is to call your attention to the recent escalation of Iran-Israel conflicts. There is a reasonable chance that it will...

Initially, I did not plan to discuss the Russian-Ukraine war in detail. However, last week I saw Paul Dibb’s article about all-out world...

News media is essential to a democracy. This is easy to understand. In a modern society, no one has the time, expertise, knowledge, and...

我以前曾经写过文章，简介身份政治(Identity Politics)[1,2]。以前两篇文章主要根据 Mark Lilla 的一本书[3]。最近看到 James Lindsay 的视频[4,5]。初步印象是质量很高。而且他给出各种流派的来源和发展。值得进一步研究时参考。[...

As noted earlier, the world has become more dangerous than at any time since the end of WWII (e.g. [1-6,8]). The question is what should...

The last two sermons focused on Phil.3:12-16 and 4:4, respectively. This write-up is to help you understand these two passages. ...

The world consists of roughly two hundred nation-states. Based on what we have learned earlier, the world will likely descend into a...

German philosopher Immanuel Kant speculated that if nations are all republics, then perpetual peace is possible [1]. It seems that...

One critical debate in political science, political philosophy, and international relations is whether or not changes show historical...

Earlier I wrote Basics of Today’s International Relations [1]. My goal was, and still is, to discuss the potential impact of this US...

Initially, I did not spend time on the Republican VP selection because normally VP is only a ceremonial position. I also knew little of...

We have identified two problems facing American politics in 2016 [1]. Identifying problems is only the first step. The next step is to...

Before 2016 I never thought someone like Donald Trump could become US president. It was also unimaginable then that American democracy...

This series is to explain American politics, both domestic and international. To certain extent they apply also to other democracies....

John J.L. Han For a Christian, Bible reading is extremely important. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on...

3-19-2024 The purpose of this writeup is to help you understand current International Relations and potential future developments. To...

John (J L) Han As we mentioned in Baptism, you now have a new life received from the Holy Spirit.  Like your physical life, your...

John J L Han Jesus’ Teaching on Baptism of Water and the Spirit Let us consider Jesus’ teaching in John 3:1-12.  3 Now there was a...

John (J L) Han Jesus said only those who are sick need a doctor.  Are we sick?  The Bible tells us that every one of us is a sinner, thus...

J. L Han 3-13-2024 If you compare all known political orders, democracy undoubtedly is one of the best, if not the best. As mentioned...