Friends, When I was in eighth grade, in the waning years of the Vietnam War, my history teacher had our class discuss the National Anthem. He asked if we thought The Star Spangled Banner was too militaristic and suggested America the Beautiful would be more appropriate. I don’t remember much from 8th grade but I … Continued
Given its stability and strategic geopolitical position in a region characterized by conflict and discord, Jordan has long been an indispensable US partner in the Middle East. The alliance between the two countries stretches back decades. In addition to security cooperation, Jordan and the US work closely on numerous regional issues, including their commitment to … Continued
A few months ago, my colleague Zack Bazzi wrote to you about some of the projects Spirit of America has been working on all throughout the Middle East. Today, I want to provide an update on our progress in Tajikistan, where SoA is working with the US Embassy to renovate an “American Space”. This facility … Continued
Dear supporters, Malaria is a deadly disease which has killed millions over the years. It continues to be one of the leading causes of death in Africa. In 2016, there were an estimated 445,000 deaths due to malaria worldwide, with 91% of those cases happening in Africa; children are especially vulnerable to this disease, with … Continued
Dear supporters, I hope you’ve been doing well since I last reached out! I’ve recently returned from a trip to Asia where I checked in on a few of our latest projects and looked into how Spirit of America’s support can better help our troops and diplomats serving abroad. Here is some of our latest … Continued
Dear supporters, As the war in the Donbas, a region in Eastern Ukraine, enters its fourth year, the Ukrainian Army continues sacrificing and working hard to restore their territorial sovereignty and to defend their homeland in the face of internal challenges and from external threats posed by the Russian Federation and their proxies. Ukraine’s troops … Continued