Donald Trump promises to bring the war on terror to the home front in his second term.
The Never-ending Legacy of the War on Terror
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North America
Bring Back Normalization With Cuba
President Trump’s decision to roll back our opening with Cuba was disastrous. As he takes office again, he should reconsider.
Why Liberals Will Give Two Cheers for Trump
On China, immigration, and the Middle East, Trump’s policies will appeal beyond just his MAGA supporters.
U.S. Officials Take Credit for Regime Change in Syria
The Biden administration says U.S. policies led to the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
On Migration, the US Builds Walls, the UK Bridges
Cooperation, not confrontation, is the best way of addressing the roots of migration.
Assad Gone, Trump Coming: What’s Ukraine’s Future?
Trump’s plan to force a ceasefire runs up against Russian ambitions and Ukrainian fears.
Trump Takes Aim at BRICS (and the Global Economy)
Trump’s threats don’t address the deeper problems facing U.S. manufacturing.
The Counter-Revolutionaries in Charge
The ethnonationalists, oligarchs, tech bros, and national security bros who form Trump’s team are talking about a revolution.
Pax Americana in the Middle East? Not a Chance
President Biden’s Gaza policy leaves the Middle East in flames.
Trump: Isolationist in Instinct, Unpredictable in Action
Selective engagement will replace liberal internationalism.