All Commentaries
An Urgently Needed Summit Strategy
Here’s what Donald Trump should really be talking about with Vladimir Putin and NATO.
Puerto Rico Confronts a New Hurricane Season — And Old Injustices
The disastrous impacts of Hurricane Maria were made by inequalities of race, income, and access to U.S. political power.
Trump’s Investment in North Korea
The president may be a diplomatic wrecking ball, but he believes his investment in Korea is too big to fail. That’s a good thing.
Next Stop for the Global ‘Bernie’ Movement: Mexico?
After many disappointments, the left-populist alternative looks primed for a big win in Mexico.
Emmanuel Macron’s ‘Extreme Centrism’ Is a Threat to Democracy
Hiding behind appeals to “rationalism,” the French leader seeks to “fix” the French economy by cozying up to a tiny, binge-eating wealthy elite.
China’s Bigger Economic Threat
America should worry less about China’s economic success and more about a potential Chinese financial implosion.
Why We Need a Congress that Cares About Foreign Policy
Congressional apathy toward our wars and schemes abroad marks a dangerous sign of democratic decay. But it’s not too late.
World to Refugees: Go to Hell
Over 22.5 million people have been forced to flee their countries. Last year, less than 200,000 were resettled.
Can Spain’s Socialists Avoid Their Past Pitfalls?
The new Spanish government has a mixed record on both austerity and regional democracy. To stay in power, it’ll have to do better on both.
Trump’s Giving Diplomacy a Chance. His Critics Should, Too.
But for the Korea talks to work, the administration will have to value diplomacy far more than it did on Iran.
