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Ben Shapiro

Publishing · On our record since 2023

Where this writer stands

Foreign affairs12 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Whatever criticisms one may have of Trump's foreign policy, the central premise of his approach remains straightforward: American strength deters adversaries more effectively than accommodation does.” Read the piece

Defence8 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Peace can only be won on the battlefield — because only through victory can the conditions for peace be achieved.” Read the piece

Immigration6 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“For months, Democratic officials have sought to block cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while publicly pressuring the administration to scale back deportations altogether.” Read the piece

Public safety5 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“The criminal justice system has steadily shifted away from protecting the public and toward protecting defendants.” Read the piece

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“First, America must use its economic leverage to isolate China. That means cutting strong trade deals with reliable allies and strategic partners such as Canada, Mexico, Europe and developing countries that may be tempted to drift into China's orbit.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy2 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“It requires audits, subpoenas, prosecutions and real accountability.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“Here is a list of products that have become more expensive since 2000: hospital services; college tuition and fees; college textbooks; medical care services; child care; food and beverage; housing.” Read the piece

Health1 piece

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“Here is a list of products that have become more expensive since 2000: hospital services; college tuition and fees; college textbooks; medical care services; child care; food and beverage; housing.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Rubio pointed to policy choices Europe has made, from aggressive green energy mandates to mass migration, often driven by a sense of moral atonement rather than national interest.” Read the piece

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