Hedging their bets against Donald Trump is pushing the two countries together.
Japan and South Korea: An Alliance of Middle Powers?
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War & Peace
The Persistence of “Israel First”
Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”
Trump’s Carter Nightmare in Iran
The uranium Washington could not take by force is now a test of American statecraft.
Half a Dozen ‘Ceasefires’ Later, the Attack on Iran Has Exposed the Limits of U.S.-Israeli Hegemony
In Iran, Trump and Netanyahu thought they could impose imperialism on the cheap — but it turns out not everyone is playing that game.
The Rise of the “Conflict-Permanence” Industry
Gaza is a tragic example of how a business has been created around the administering of crisis.
Trump Is Using the Wrong Talking Points on Iran
The U.S. president wants to repeat the Venezuela scenario. But it’s not that easy.
Another Crude U.S. Imperial Model for India
The Trump administration is seeking a regional balance of power that is favorable to the United States.
The Dwindling Arsenal and the Twilight of the Western Shield
The future of the international order will be decided not in conference halls but on factory floors.
Manufacturing Consent for War against Cubans
Because Cuba is not complying rapidly enough to Washington’s demands, the Trump administration has escalated its threats, military preparations, and legal actions.
A Global War on Children
In the Trumpian age, every accusation Is also a confession.