Research & Projects

Over the past decade, U.S. foreign aid has quietly reshaped wars, alliances, and humanitarian outcomes—often far from public view. From Ukraine’s wartime surge to Afghanistan’s costly nation-building experiment and Israel’s long-standing military financing, billions in taxpayer-backed funds have moved through grants, contracts, stockpile transfers, and emergency appropriations. This investigation follows the money, explains how aid is authorized and delivered, and weighs strategic results against oversight gaps, long-term liabilities, and opportunity costs.

Discover how a quirky mathematical rule from the 1930s—Benford’s Law—is powering today’s AI systems to detect data fraud. From tax evasion and corporate manipulation to election anomalies and fake scientific papers, this article explores how math and machine learning are exposing fabricated data across industries. Learn how auditors, regulators, and journalists use statistical fingerprints to fight misinformation. If you care about data integrity in the age of AI, this deep dive reveals the math behind the truth.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk quickly became more than a criminal case—it became a referendum on trust, evidence, and who gets to define truth. This report examines why skepticism emerged, how inconsistencies compound, and why questioning an official narrative is not the same as believing a conspiracy. Through rational analysis, evidentiary standards, and the emerging role of AI, it explores what we know, what remains unclear, and why unanswered questions still matter.