Donald Trump is leading the United States in a great leap backward. The rest of the world, at least when it comes to climate science, is refusing to take that leap with him.
The Airbrushing of Climate Change
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Columns
Why Russia’s Backwardness Benefits Putin
But Putin’s reliance on the troika of fossil fuels, corruption, and autocracy to prevent a political challenge to his authority may end up producing the very revolt from below he fears the most.
Where on Earth Is Europe Heading?
Europe is being pulled in several different directions, but generally not to the left.
The Axis of Evil Suffers a Big Loss
After Viktor Orban’s landslide loss in Hungary, will Trump and even Putin be next in line for their political comeuppance?
Negotiating with Bombs
Trump and Netanyahu are not just trying to destroy Iran. They’re trying to destroy the very concept of diplomacy.
Trump’s Dual Obsessions Are Colliding, and China Is Gaining Ground
Wars and tariffs are combining to administer a one-two punch to U.S. global position.
Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity
Many countries still go to war believing that God is on their side. Just as dangerous are those that believe that they will win because technology is on their side.
Trump’s Terrifying Talent for Multitrashing
The frog of America is not in a pot of water coming to a slow boil. The frog of America is in the middle of a pile of rapidly accumulating rubble.
The Case for Global Climate Reparations
The principle of making polluters pay works at a local level. Here’s how to apply it to the international arena.
It’s Already a World War
Ruthless authoritarian leaders–Putin, Trump, Netanyahu–have declared war on international law.