Musk vs Trump would make a great opera–or cage match–but it also reveals the limits of corruption.
War at the Top
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Russia
Ending the War in Ukraine
If the stars align, here’s a 10-point plan that makes the best of a bad situation.
Global Repercussions of Trump’s Withdrawal from Climate Politics
Other countries–China, Russia, India–are rushing to fill the void for their own strategic gain.
Why Moscow Won’t Play Ball on a Ceasefire—Yet
War provides Putin with political advantages, and he wants more leverage.
Can Europe Stop Trump and Putin?
The gap between the fall of the Roman Empire and the first glimmers of the Renaissance was about 1,000 years. No one has that kind of time anymore.
The Illusion of Ceasefires
Donald Trump promised that he would force warring parties in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere to stop fighting and get along. In fact, he’s just siding with aggressors.
How Russia Could Leverage a Ceasefire to Pressure Ukraine
Is the West is prepared to counter Putin or will Ukraine will be left to fend for itself?
A Diplomatic Debacle: When the West’s Facade Crumbles
The visible discord between Ukraine and the United States reinforces China’s narrative of a declining West and a shifting global power balance.
Europe Has to Choose: Maintain an Abusive Relationship or Break with America
As Trump lays waste to the transatlantic alliance, the EU must help stop the spread of illiberalism.
Trump’s Scare Tactics
Donald Trump is Scary Movie 6. How much is spoof and how much is genuine horror?