It would be a mistake to yearn for undisputed U.S. “leadership,” or for U.S.-led military alliances. A better alternative is global governance.
The Dictator Dating Game
Three eligible dictators. One president who’s wooed strongmen for decades. Who will he choose?!
Authoritarian Symps
In the post-Cold War era, the right and even some on the left are playing a new game of “Who’s your favorite dictator?”
The Problem with Young Dictators
Bashar al-Assad is not going to age out of office any time soon.
An Agreement on Arms — With No Teeth
Fearing the disruption of gun exports, the National Rifle Association vociferously opposed the Arms Trade Treaty that was approved on April 2 by the UN General Assembly. The joke, though, is not just on the NRA. While the treaty doesn’t do anything to affect American gun-owners, it’s so weak that it doesn’t seem to affect anybody at all.
As Predicted, Gaddafi Ended up in a Hidey Hole Like Saddam
Gaddafi came to Idi Amin in his hour of need.
Denouncing Dictatorship in Uganda
Three years ago, I would get into long discussions with a friend in Uganda about the United States, global political affairs, and the situations in African countries. On Ugandan politics, he delivered impassioned speeches about democracy and responsible governance, and I often thought I was looking at Africa’s next great leader. He knew the rules of Ugandan politics but refused to accept them. Instead, he advocated for a higher standard in government, one that put the interests of the country’s citizens ahead of political gain.