European leaders either follow obediently in America’s wake or hold their tongues.
North Korea on the Table
Dissecting Donald Trump’s mental gymnastics on dealing with pesky dictator Kim Jong-un.
Vietnam: Memories Are Made of This – Or Maybe Not
A review of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s fascinating new book.
The Summer of Love Turns 50
San Francisco is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the most iconic cultural event in its history – the summer of 1967.
“Americanism” Revisited
How can one stop the dangerous perpetuation of an unrealistic conception of America’s place in the world?
America and the Common Man: RIP?
When the “common man” dies, the United States of America that the world marveled at for 250 years dies with him.
Turkey and the United States: At Loggerheads
Unlike Trump, Erdogan does know what he wants – but, like Trump, he can’t get there.
The Trump in All of Us
Trump’s White House resembles rowdy free play in the schoolyard under a substitute teacher. The world is at risk.
US/Middle East: Power Politics or Amateur Hour?
Assessing the interests and weaknesses of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.