All Commentaries

The Trump of Slovenia
Janez Jansa has steered one of the most liberal countries in East-Central Europe right off the road.

Trump’s Parting Outrage Against Cuba
Trump is rewarding his right-wing Cuban backers by making it harder for Biden to reopen relations.

The “Are You Serious?” Awards: Looking Back on 2020
A short review of some of the lesser known absurdities of 2020.

America and the Mob
The far right has come out in support of Trump. After the failed coup attempt of January 6, what’s next?

A Principled China Policy
How to use international law to shape a new approach to China.

America Has Entered the Weimar Era
The violent storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump extremists underlines the face of crises to come.

Knives Out: Boycott, Purge, and Prosecute
The ForeverTrumpers are challenging the Constitution. They should be penalized for their efforts.

Trump Never Did End The ‘Forever Wars.’ Will Biden?
Little in Biden’s history or appointments suggests he’s inclined to end America’s permanent war posture. But empires are not sustained by inclination alone.

The Brexit Trade Treaty: What Was Really Negotiated?
The European Union just outmaneuvered an inexperienced British team.

Biden’s Approach to North Korea and the NPT Option
How about turning North Korea’s nuclear weapons into solar panels?