U.S. airstrikes on Iran expose deep constitutional erosion as war powers shift from Congress to the presidency unchecked.
U.S Political Analyst
Michael Bedenbaugh is an American political commentator, author and former congressional candidate whose work explores the intersection of history, governance and civic renewal in the United States. A former president of Preservation South Carolina, he has led high-profile nonprofit initiatives focused on heritage, community revitalisation and public accountability.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy and a frequent speaker on constitutional values and political reform, Michael brings a uniquely grounded perspective shaped by service, scholarship and public leadership. He is the host of Perspective with Mike Bedenbaugh and author of Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America.
He contributes to The European on American politics, populism, and the challenges facing liberal democracies on both sides of the Atlantic.
America’s alliance with Israel should not be beyond question
America must reassess its alliance with Israel, restoring scrutiny and separating foreign policy from political and theological reverence.
America’s post 9/11 fury is now wrecking the nation and could bring the West down with it
America’s post-9/11 rage has turned inward, threatening its democracy—and could destabilise the West, warns Mike Bedenbaugh.
America is now a land of confusion
America’s political language has collapsed, enabling personality-driven power and confusion, writes constitutional thinker and political analyst Mike Bedenbaugh.
Should NATO have ended after the Cold War?
NATO’s Cold War mission is long over — and its unchecked expansion may now risk provoking more conflict than peace.
Donald Trump and the American tradition of righteous conquest
Trump’s Gaza proposal reflects America’s enduring conquest mindset — a legacy of dominance disguised as righteousness that still shapes U.S. policy.
Explainer: How did Donald Trump manage to become President … twice?
Trump’s return to power reflects deep-rooted Southern loyalty and a broader American reckoning with identity, disruption, and political renewal.
