In contrast to Putin, President Xi at least seems focused on the long game for his country. But why is Xi then supporting Putin’s win-today, lose-thereafter venture?
The Supreme Court Vs. the US: Advantage China
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The U.S.’s highest court provides a blueprint for exposing the United States to yet more viruses. Taiwan may well pay the price.
The United States as Number 2?
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The Republican Party is utterly unprepared for the hard realities of relative U.S. decline vis-à-vis China.
Dateline US: Economic Power for the 99%
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Economic shame haunts hard-working Americans. They ask themselves why they can’t do as well as their parents.
China: US Republicans’ Real Existential Threat
There is a mortal threat to the Republican Party on the horizon – but it’s China, not demography.
US: Demography Is Not Political Destiny
Are Republicans really doomed electorally because of the demographic changes underway in the United States?
Xi and Kim: The Transcript
How Donald Trump and the U.S.-North Korea summit are getting framed.
US: Any Real Checks and Balances Left?
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Republicans have severely damaged many once-respected institutions, even before President-elect Trump came onto the scene.
Rethinking the U.S. Strategy Against IS in Syria
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Why the U.S. government should use mercenaries in Syria.
The U.S. Strategy on IS in Iraq Has It Backwards
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Why the U.S. government must rethink Iraq’s territorial integrity.