Trump’s clumsy efforts to bully Zelensky have weakened both the U.S. and the Ukrainian leaders, while playing into Russian hands.
The Brexit Saga: Seven Lessons for the EU
The lessons that the EU will – hopefully – draw from Brexit should give it a good chance to weather other storms.
Canada’s Judgment on Trudeau
As Canada heads into elections, the vote still seems distributed in a way that Justin Trudeau’s Liberals will ultimately return to power, perhaps in a minority government.
Draining the Swamp: Trump. Biden. Warren
Why the Democratic Party needs a course correction.
The Endless Gyrations of the US in the Middle East
Why the U.S. must fundamentally change its Middle East policy from false friendships to hard containment.
EU: Global Climate Leader?
The EU can take the lead in fighting climate change. But an EU “Green New Deal” requires a far higher price on carbon.
Uncomfortable Truths: “No Charge” Immigrants
Trump’s public charge principle could usefully operate globally.
Turkey’s Rising Wave of Social Protests
This year’s Istanbul election and last year’s move to a presidential system have unified and galvanized the opposition, raising questions about Erdogan’s next move.
Nancy Pelosi’s Hamlet Moment
For House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, it comes down to this: “To Impeach or not to impeach. That is the question.”
Wall Street and Trump: Two Erratic Forces, Acting in Sync
U.S. stock prices have exhibited a pattern of behavior as erratic as that of the U.S. commander in chief.