An Iranian immigrant’s reflections on President Trump’s muslim ban and war threats.
What Will Trump Do About Saudi Arabia?
Having vowed to “eradicate” “radical Islamic terrorism,” the new US president cannot stand by idly regarding Saudi Arabia’s actions in Africa.
Why Angela Merkel Should Be Grateful to Donald Trump
With Merkel lacking both an agenda and a vision, the US push to deal with Germany’s eternal export surplus is a welcome impetus for long overdue domestic reforms.
The U.S. and the New “BR Index”
A close-up examination of whether the US is becoming a banana republic.
Donald Trump, Master Manipulator
Four lessons for the new U.S. president from Putin’s Russia.
US: A Long 1932 – Or More?
Reflections on the present-day challenges for the United States, the self-appointed beacon of “democracy.”
Trump’s Amazing International Role Model: Rodrigo Duterte
The Phillipines’ new President, not Russia’s Putin, is the international leader closest to Trump’s heart and mind.
TPP and the Democrats’ Failure to Manage Globalization At Home
It’s a lop-sided world when a Republican billionaire turned President cancels a corporatist trade deal eagerly pursued by a Democratic administration.
America’s New Regime: Wisconsin, Not Trump or Putin
America’s new top power broker isn’t Donald or Vladimir, but Republican operators from America’s 30th state.
Trump and Putin’s New “Oligarchic International”
Putin cares as little about Russia as Trump does about America. They only care about making the world safe for the super-rich.























