Trump: Right on Trade

The Republican frontrunner reflects the U.S. electorate’s deep frustrations on the economy.

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The World’s Most Innovative Countries

Which countries contribute to global innovation? And which detract from it?

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Putin & Trump: Can They Survive “Internet Terror”?

Internet espionage as an equal opportunity discriminator.

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High Time for a Western Oil Strategy

Yes, we can boost global security and good governance.

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Egypt’s Revolution: Five Years After

All around the world, active citizenship is under attack and the space for civic engagement is closing.

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India and the Threat of Islamist Terrorism

So far, ISIS has not turned its attention heavily toward the religiously diverse target.

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Trump’s Foreign Policy: America Takes All

Trump must be exposed and mocked. We must not stop until his name and his brand, which are all he has, are worthless.

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Refugee Crisis: The EU’s Turkey Connection

Europe has to tread carefully as Turkey itself is in a precarious situation.

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Merkel’s “We Can Do It!” Perhaps Not!

Reflections on Merkel’s curious mixture of profound ethics paired with high-handedness and naiveté.

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Trump and Palin: Is America Becoming an Oil Kleptocracy?

That such a substantial number of Americans want to see Trump as their president is an alarming signal.

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