The U.S. and China may seem completely out of step – but face many of the same challenges.
Turkey Cozying Up to Russia and Iran
What does history teach us about the real prospects of closer Turkish relations with Russia and Iran?
An Open Letter To President Trump
It is time to resign now and do so with dignity for the sake of the country.
Crunch Time in Paris
Will Macron deliver? And what will French economic reforms mean for all of Europe?
Ending Pakistan’s Export of Jihadists: The Key to Win in Afghanistan
A policy to win in Afghanistan requires undermining the Taliban’s strategic base – the external support and sanctuary that Pakistan continues to provide.
Vietnam: Memories Are Made of This – Or Maybe Not
A review of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s fascinating new book.
Part VII: Principles For a “Golden Age of Prosperity and Peace”
Ethics is not about putting obstacles in people’s way, but about fundamental success principles for a prosperous and peaceful society.
Part VI: Digital Upgrade of Democracy (“Digital Democracy”)
We need social systems that are able to produce better solutions to complex problems.
Trump’s “New” Strategy in Afghanistan Is Doomed To Fail
After 16 years of fighting, dispatching an additional force of 4,000 soldiers will not change anything.
Part V: Reform of the Financial System
A “socio-ecological finance system” would be efficient, innovation-friendly and democratic at the same time.























