The Pentagon may be burned by the war on terror, but it’s obsessively preparing for a high-intensity conflict with China or Russia.
Bolton Wants to Fight Iran, But the Pentagon Has Its Eye on China
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Democracy Desperately Needs a Reboot
Democracy faces a global crisis. And this crisis couldn’t be coming at a worse time.
The Misadventures of ‘Tariff Man’
For Donald Trump, tariffs are a substitute for diplomacy, just as harassment in his personal life is a substitute for normal human interaction
Getting China Wrong, Yet Again
A new Council on Foreign Relations report presents China in a distorted light.
America’s Clash of Civilizations Runs Up Against China’s Dialogue of Civilizations
Two speeches and two very different approaches to the world.
The Global Game of Thrones
At a time of declining faith in democracy, the institution of royalty is looking surprisingly resilient.
What’s Behind Bolton’s Attacks on the ‘Troika of Tyranny’?
Bolton’s broadsides against Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela hint at ambitions for much more dangerous geopolitical conflict — and nothing short of a new Cold War.
Diego Garcia: The “Unsinkable Carrier” Springs a Leak
A court ruling against colonial exploitation could threaten a strategic U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean. Indigenous advocates say it’s about time.
Nuclear Powers Need to Disarm Before It’s Too Late
The world’s major nuclear powers are treaty-bound to move towards disarmament. The India-Pakistan clash underscores the need to get moving.
China is Flooding the Middle East With Cheap Drones
Throughout the war on terror, the U.S. shattered norms on unmanned execution. Now the technology is spreading throughout the region.