How President Trump’s irrepressible love for illiberal nations from Saudi Arabia to Russia hollows out the U.S. standing in the world.
The Muslim World’s Struggle to Counter Militancy
The real downsides of Donald Trump’s choice in Saudi Arabia to prioritize commerce at the expense of principle.
Attacks on Academics: East Europe, Russia and Turkey
Limiting academic freedom is a threat to democracy itself. EU leaders must unite and stand up to this troubling trend.
Turkey and the United States: At Loggerheads
Unlike Trump, Erdogan does know what he wants – but, like Trump, he can’t get there.
Pakistan Vs. China’s Grand Designs
The Muslim nation stands in the way of China’s “One Belt, One Road” dubbed plan for Chinese dominance and authoritarianism.
Bye Bye G7… Hello to The Seven Bastards
Donald Trump’s musings upon leaving Sicily after the G7 summit.
Merkel and Macron: The New “2 M’s” Power Couple
With a new French President at her side, Merkel feels invigorated again. She even feels a sense of destiny regarding Europe.
Europe Vs. US: Toward More (Im)Perfect Unions?
Macron’s victory really is a positive signal for the European Union’s future — especially viewed in context against the American union.
From Trump to Brexit: Bipolar Nature of Modern Politics
Populists movements will continue to win elections because there is something profoundly wrong with modern capitalism.
The Macron Effect: Can France Overtake Germany Again?
It’s not a foregone conclusion that Germany always has the upper hand economically over France.























