Can the incoming Iranian president outmaneuver his country’s hardliners on foreign affairs? Will that enhance global governance?
Obama’s Cardinal Sin
Why is the U.S. president so keen on excelling by doing his very own opposition’s bidding? Is it because he is a non-politician and utter elitist?
U.S.-China: The Difficulty of Becoming Number Two
Are U.S. politicians ready to tell their people that the day is near when the United States will no longer be the globe’s number one?
The United States: From Global Vanguard to Global Hindrance
The United States used to be the key force promoting global governance. What are the global consequences of America’s deeply divided domestic politics?
The End of Brand Putin?
Can Russia ever become a modern, economically competitive, democratic society as long as Putin is in charge?
Reforming China — From Beyond Its Borders
Where in the world are Chinese leaders looking for inspiration to improve China’s future?
Turning Environmental Threats into Profits
How does one turn environmental problems into a threat for the United States and then into a profit opportunity?
An America That Can’t: A Reflection on Obama’s Second Inaugural
Does it even make sense to hold federal elections in the United States? After all, they never provide any real resolution.
The Increasing Irrelevance of the U.S. Presidency
The weakened office of the President raises very serious questions about the ability of the United States to adapt to modern times.
Blaming Merkel: Reflections on the Art of Scapegoating
Do those who demand stronger leadership from Angela Merkel miscomprehend the nature of democratic regimes in modern times?