Donald Trump’s prime strategy is to undermine the U.S. system of justice – and make lots of money for himself in the process.
The Supreme Court Vs. the US: Advantage China
The U.S.’s highest court provides a blueprint for exposing the United States to yet more viruses. Taiwan may well pay the price.
When Mob Rule Comes to the United States of America
The parallels between the Leninist power usurpation in early 20th century Russia and the Trumpian brigades in today’s United States are becoming ever more eerie.
Quo Vadis, America?
Enmeshing itself in unnecessary wars has weakened the United States considerably, both materially and in terms of international prestige.
US and Afghanistan: War Lost, Empire Prevailing?
Unless the U.S. can accept a more modest role in a multipolar world, more Afghanistan-type misadventures are inevitable.
Texas: Key to Trump’s “Reinstatement” Campaign?
Will Trump direct the Republican Party of Texas and the Texan government to instigate an actual secession effort?
United States: Bipartisanship on the Cheap
The Growing Climate Solutions Act, if signed into law, won’t cost a lot of money, won’t hurt anybody, but won’t go far in curbing greenhouse gases.
Will Donald Trump Be Criminally Prosecuted?
Cyrus Vance, Manhattan’s District Attorney, is gunning hard to finally get Trump.
The Biden Administration’s Anti-Corruption Agenda
Will key European leaders join Biden’s approach on fighting kleptocratic regimes, whether Russia, China, Iran or Turkey?
Keeping China at Bay: Biden’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Blueprint
The best way to counter China’s propaganda would be for the Biden infrastructure programs to show that democracy works by providing concrete benefits to Americans.