Why the U.S. must fundamentally change its Middle East policy from false friendships to hard containment.
Putin (Clumsily) Seeks to Exploit Gulf Tensions
Putin still has much to learn to make the most of the opportunities that arise from the United States’ strategic shifts and tactical fumbles.
US: Building an Alliance for Climate Change Mitigation
A sensible climate plan will marry CO2 reductions aimed at remediating the climate challenge with infrastructure improvements designed to mitigate its impact.
Long Shot: Marianne Williamson for President!
If Donald J. Trump is darkness, then Marianne Williamson is light.
Southeast Asia: From Trade Wind to Typhoon
Trade brought prosperity to many of the trading sultanates which lined the coast of the archipelago and peninsula.
Governance Vs. Democracy
Why U.S. foreign policy should focus on “good governance” instead of “democracy.”
9/11: The Day That Changed the World
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that the U.S. conducted after 9/11 had serious consequences for the rule of law in the world.
The Summer of 2019
In terms of economic contentedness, the summer of 2019 in the U.S. and globally had an eerie feeling of the summer of 1913.
Daring to Question American Jews’ Loyalty
Trump is an antisemite in his blood. That there is even a small chance that he will be reelected should send shivers down the spine of every decent American.
Uncomfortable Truths: “No Charge” Immigrants
Trump’s public charge principle could usefully operate globally.























