For China, the global war for influence is about trading partners. For the U.S., it could mean something more volatile.
China and the United States: The 21st Century’s ‘Great Game’
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North America
Don’t Call It a ‘Peace Deal’
The normalization of relations between the UAE and Israel, facilitated by the U.S., props up repressive leaders and harms Palestinians.
What Will Trump Do to the World to Win Re-Election?
Trump shrugged at 150,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths. Who’s to say he’s above starting a fight with China or Iran?
The U.S. Should Apologize for the Atomic Bombings — And Denuclearize
Seventy-five years after the atomic bombings, we’re still engaging in a false narrative that attempts to justify the unjustifiable.
The Backstory to Portland? Two Decades of ‘Homeland Security’
The repression we saw in Portland wasn’t new — only the targets were.
America’s Multiple Infections
Too many Americans belong to the cult of selfish individualism. In the COVID era, this has become a death cult.
The Pandemic Reveals a Europe More United than the United States
A world led by a unified Europe would be a significantly better place than one mismanaged by a fragmented United States.
Iranian Communities Should Stand With Black Lives Matter
Historically, our communities have failed to unite across borders to end racist state violence. That needs to change.
How Covid-19 Could Upend Geopolitics
Trust is the fuel that makes global institutions run. And it looks as though we’ve passed Peak Trust.
Biden’s America in a Multipolar World
Biden’s notion that the U.S. deserves a special seat at the head of the international table is a dangerous anachronism.