Matthew Cookson
Matt Cookson is a contributor and a Middle East History and Policy Fellow with Young Voices. He also works in the supply chain for a U.S. Defense Contractor.
His commentary has appeared in the Mises Institute, Real Clear Politics, the American Thinker, Providence Magazine, China Source, and the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
You can follow him on X @MattCookson95.
Trump Should Follow Thomas Jefferson's Iran Playbook
Military strikes may delay Iran's nuclear ambitions, but only the credible threat of regime change can end them.
Matthew Cookson
AfricaForeign InfluenceAmerica’s Opening in East Africa
As China tightens its grip on Africa, Somaliland’s case is re-entering U.S. debate raising stakes for American strategy in the region.Matthew Cookson
Conflict Zones Middle EastWho Will Lead Gaza Next?
With leaders in the Arab world scrambling for viable solutions, one thing is clear: peace for Israel and dignity for the Palestinian people depend on ridding Gaza of Hamas forever.Matthew Cookson