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From Scott to Whiteman: The Midwest Backbone of American Airpower
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When Americans think about military power, they often picture distant oceans, aircraft carriers cutting through the Pacific, or fighter jets screaming off coastal runways. But some of the most important missions protecting the United States begin far from the coasts — in the calm fields, quiet towns, and open skies of the American Midwest.…
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License Reciprocity, Talent Mobility, and the Next Chapter in UK–US Economic Partnership
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At its core, the economic relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States has always been about more than goods and services. It is about people. Capital moves where talent is confident. Investment follows opportunity. And opportunity flourishes when barriers are lowered. In that context, license reciprocity is not a technical regulatory tweak.…
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“The Sinews of Peace” at 80: Missouri, Britain, and the Enduring Call to Courage
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On 5 March 1946, in the quiet town of Fulton, at Westminster College, Sir Winston Churchill delivered words that would echo across the decades: “From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent.” Eighty years on, we gather not merely to remember a speech, but…
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Three Lions in the Heartland: England’s Kansas City World Cup Story
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When the FIFA World Cup returns to North America in 2026, one of the most exciting stories won’t just be about the action on the pitch — it will be about the global community that gathers to celebrate the world’s game. England’s decision to base in Kansas City for the tournament isn’t just a…
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Britain at the Center of Global AgTech Progress as ARISE Convenes in St. Louis
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This week, St. Louis, Missouri welcomed an international delegation of agricultural technology leaders as part of AgriTech for Resilience, Innovation & Sustainable Ecosystems (ARISE)—a trilateral initiative designed to accelerate solutions for sustainable agriculture, food security, and global resilience. Funded by the UK Government Tactical Fund, ARISE brings together representatives from the United States, United…
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Where History Meets the Future: Renewing the UK–US Partnership in Missouri
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Last week, something quietly but profoundly important happened in Fulton, Missouri. More than 30 members of the Missouri House and Missouri Senate—Republicans and Democrats alike—gathered at Westminster College, on the very ground where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his historic Iron Curtain speech in 1946. They came together as members of the Friends of the…
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An Amazing Opportunity to Brag About Missouri
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This week, I had the honor of appearing before the Missouri Senate for my confirmation hearing to serve on the Missouri Tourism Commission. It was a meaningful opportunity—not just to introduce myself, but to talk about something I care deeply about: Missouri, its people, and the powerful role tourism plays in our state’s future.…
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Honoring Our Veterans & Fallen Heroes
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This week, we pause to reflect on two solemn and deeply meaningful observances — Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. As someone born in the UK and proud to call America home, I find this moment each November profoundly unifying. On both sides…
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From Fulton to Freedom: Remembering the Fall of the Iron Curtain
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Today marks the anniversary of one of the most defining moments of the 20th century—the fall of the Iron Curtain. It’s a moment that reshaped the world, symbolizing the triumph of freedom over tyranny, courage over oppression, and the enduring human desire to be free. A Curtain of Iron and Ideology When Winston Churchill…
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The World Is Emptier…
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In August, the world lost a remarkable man — and I lost a friend. Lord Swaraj Paul lived an extraordinary life of vision, generosity, and service, and it is with deep gratitude that I remember him. Lord Paul was an industrialist, a philanthropist, and a statesman. But for me, he was also a friend…