Trump’s clumsy efforts to bully Zelensky have weakened both the U.S. and the Ukrainian leaders, while playing into Russian hands.
Lebanon, Dreamland
For all of their original home country’s great history and culture, and the beauty of its landscapes, Lebanon remains a destiny of desire for emigrants, but no more.
Trump: Return to (Classic) US Isolationism
Donald Trump is a very imperfect messenger, but he heralds a lasting return to the traditional stance of US foreign policy.
Trudeau Survives, But …
The elections have made Canadian politics more complex: It is now chess — not checkers.
Trump: A Loser?
Trump is like the Phantom Menace: He should be gone, but he keeps coming back.
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.
Donald Trump: The Desperate President
Donald Trump really does not want a second term. He is trying everything imaginable to avoid his reelection.
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.
Buttigieg Steps Up His Game, But…
Can the South Bend, Indiana mayor bridge the racial divide to advance to the top tier of Democratic Party nomination for the 2020 race?
























