The Globalist

Can a G7 dominated by developing nations provide the impulse to global governance as did the old G7? The answer is no.

The constant bipartisan talk of the “American Dream “ is entirely geared to preserving the material advantages of the country’s rich at the expense of its workers.

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.

Without belief in progress, the US and the UK have little chance of retaining their global leadership. Nor do they seem to want it any longer.

The rule of law is no restraint on Mr. Trump – its only legitimate purpose in the eyes of the Trumpistas is to shackle his opponents.

When Marlene Dietrich, the Blue Angel, met JFK at the White House.

The failure to reach an agreement between Trump and Kim is not considered a failure by China’s leaders.

Both Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un want to bring something that looks good back to their respective home audience. But the likely outcome will lack real substance.

When Ocasio-Cortez calls for “Medicare for All,” the right calls her a socialist. But a large segment of the US electorate may be ready for a bit of socialism.

Washington could be hurtling toward a Venezuela-style disaster, thanks to the utter disregard Donald Trump has for any rules of democracy.