In a curious role reversal, it was a Japanese Prime Minister who stole the march on Trump and his anti-globalism chants.
How Britain Punishes Itself
Theresa May’s Brexit plan will do some significant damage to the British economy.
Binary Choice and American Politics in the Age of Complexity
The domestic set-up in the US, with two dominant political parties, is not conducive to constructive engagement. It favors paralysis or overreach.
Managing Globalization More Prudently
Five principles for a better and more inclusive path forward on managing global issues.
Deadly Farming: Afghanistan’s Opium Acres
The area under cultivation is approaching the size of the smallest U.S. state.
Afghanistan’s Opium: No End in Sight
Despite U.S. elimination efforts since the 2001 invasion, production of the drug crop is much higher.
The Taliban’s Cash Crop
Opium is an ever-larger source of funds and legitimacy for the once anti-drug Afghan insurgency.
Blaming Populists for Making Empty Promises?
The inclination of establishment politicians to overpromise is the core cause of the rise of populism.
2017: Saudi Arabia’s Annus Horribilis?
Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait till you see 2017
Americans’ Moby Dick: The 21st Century Edition
The “War On Terror” is entering its 16th year. But why does it have such a hold over Americans’ lives, culture and politics?























