Why is standing up to one-man rule and presidential nepotism actively pursued among AK Party grandees in Turkey, but not by Republicans in the U.S.?
US-China Trade: It’s Politics, Stupid!
A better safety net for Americans is the issue that should be addressed with at least as much vigor as tariffs on Chinese goods.
The Republicans-Trump-Putin Love Triangle
Why does the sitting U.S. President continue to praise Putin and show him great signs of deference?
EU Needed Now to Lead on Press Protection
The U.S. is no longer the active leader in promoting press freedom as a vital pillar of democracy. The EU ought to fill this space.
AOC and Francis Fukuyama: Reflections on Social Democracy and the US
While the “end of history” may have been reached for social democracy in Europe, it hasn’t even begun to unfold its appeal and its political power in the United States.
Trump’s Wall and Israel’s Wall: Unpleasant Parallels and Consequences
America’s border wall with Mexico is meant to keep illegal immigrants, crime and drugs out. It will only succeed in keeping Americans in.
Canada Vs. China: The Huawei-Meng Crisis and Diplomacy-Free Statecraft
The Meng Wanzhou affair has profound implications for diplomacy everywhere.
Venezuela: A Rare Case of Turkish-Greek Harmony
Why is Greece supporting a dictatorship in Venezuela that is as bad as the Colonels’ Junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974?
























