The Globalist

The purpose of the steel tariffs is motivated by the same political force that drives Trump – playing blame games. After Obama and Hillary, now it’s the entire world’s turn.

What the U.S. president really means by pleading for “fairness” is simply for the U.S. to have its way.

Was Putin’s talk of a Russian miracle weapon merely meant for domestic consumption ahead of Russia’s March presidential elections? Or does he pursue another goal with his move?

Everything you always wanted to know about section 232 of the U.S. Act on steel and aluminum, but were always afraid to ask.

Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum poses the danger of a costly tit-for-tat whereby U.S. trade protection will be countered by others.

Decades after Apartheid, violence remains an unresolved obstacle to the country’s success.

Is Russia in breach of the 1986 INF Treaty on Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, agreed by Reagan and Gorbachev? This would be dangerous.

President Trump’s proposed budget highlights the increasing White House determination to find military solutions to the world’s ills.

Reflections on the latest high school shooting in the United States and what it says about the state of American “civilization.”

Trump’s proposed immigration plan does provide a starting point to accomplish an ultimate compromise that would better serve the national interests.