Trump has lavished praised on Duterte’s extrajudicial murders — and Duterte’s envoy to the U.S. is developing a little project called Trump Tower Manila.
VIDEO: Trump Is All in on the Philippine Drug War
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Asia & Pacific
If Asia Leads on Climate, the World Will Follow
China and South Korea could be game changers on climate — and create a more peaceful region in the process.
VIDEO: The Greatest Threat to Both Koreas? Donald Trump’s Mouth.
The president’s over-the-top threats have made war seem like a real possibility. And war would be catastrophic.
The Dangerous Trend Threatening the Future of the Nation-State
When it comes to demagogues and divisiveness, Trump has plenty of competition — in Europe, the Middle East, and all over our splintering planet.
Opening More Channels in US-North Korea Relations
At this dangerous moment, the United States needs more connections with North Korea, not fewer.
Trump’s Enablers Should Be Shamed Out of Public Life
The evidence is in: The “adults in the room” at the White House have enabled Trump’s worst impulses, not checked them.
Trump Is Signaling an Unprecedented Right Turn on Foreign Policy
From his feud with Bob Corker to his plans to renege on the Iran deal, Trump’s mood swings mean a dangerous new era of foreign policy.
Engaging North Korea Successfully on Human Rights
Despite a generally abysmal human rights record, North Korea has shown improvement in one specific area: disability rights.
Trump’s Bluster at the UN Shows He Doesn’t Understand North Korea at All
The practical reality is this: To de-escalate this situation, the United States must be prepared to swallow its hubris and sit down with North Korea.
The Brutal Racial Politics of Climate Change and Pollution
Trump administration policies are systematically making natural disasters more harmful for the poor and people of color.