All Commentaries
The Globalism of the One Percent
Donald Trump is declaring war on the world.
War or Peace in the Trump Era
We need to build on the call for a new détente with Russia, even as we oppose Trump’s and Putin’s authoritarianism and domestic policies.
Channeling FDR in the UK
The UK Labor Party has revived an FDR-era aspiration of imposing a maximum wage on the highest earners, among other radical proposals to stem inequality.
How Obama Took Foreign Policy Forward — And Back
When it came to race, climate, or diplomacy, Obama was like a visitor from the future. On trade and intervention, however, he was often stuck in the past.
Is Europe Headed for a ‘Lexit’?
For leftist critics of the EU, reform looks unlikely — but aligning with right-wing Euroskeptics looks worse. Maybe there’s a third option.
Will Japan Stand in Splendid Isolation?
Shinzo Abe’s on a road trip to define Japan’s new identity in an era of Trump and Duterte.
Once Again, Democrats Are Blowing It on Middle East Peace
In the first major foreign policy vote of the new Congress, most Democrats sided with Donald Trump — and against international law — on Israeli settlements.
The Russian Honeypot
Russia has had big plans for Donald Trump.
Obama, Kerry, and Israeli-Palestinian Realities
The recent UN vote on Israeli settlements lessens the power imbalance between Israelis and Palestinians.
Trump and Trade: The Perils for Agriculture
Donald Trump has taken aim at free trade agreements. What could renegotiation look like?