Missives from Dane
After six continents, 50 U.S. states, and over 100 countries and counting - I finally decided to start writing about the amazing people, crazy adventures, and unbelievable opportunities that have filled my life. Missives from Dane is a series of insights, ramblings, and hopefully occasionally inspiring thoughts from my life - on issues that are personal, professional, and just simply strange. I hope you enjoy them (or hopefully at least one of them).
the line in the sea is the line in the sand
This is not just a line in the sea—it is a line in the sand. How we respond to Taiwan’s challenges will shape the global order for generations. We must not blink. From Manila to Taipei, the message is clear: Taiwan’s fight is not Taiwan’s alone. It is the fight of every nation that values sovereignty over submission, law over coercion, and freedom over fear.
Now is the time for every American to stand resolutely with Taiwan and the Philippines.
the world on the precipice: why Ukraine’s fight is everyone's fight - even America’s
As we get closer to a new American Presidency and increased talk of how to end the war in Ukraine, we must not forget the reason we need to continue our support for Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine, ignited by Russia's unprovoked invasion, is not merely a regional dispute. It's a pivotal moment in history, a test of the global order and the principles of territorial integrity and national sovereignty.