His unpredictable actions in his first term suggest dangerous times ahead.
How Trump May Initiate Wars Unintentionally
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The Trump Conundrum
How to revive the peace movement in the age of Trump?
Planet of the Bullies
Can international law survive a second onslaught by Trump and his fellow bullies?
How Did I “Predict” that Trump, Despite His Repulsive Persona and Politics, Would Prevail?
Democratic Party leadership has been discredited and there’s room for new progressive leaders to take the helm.
The Plot Against Democracy
Don’t bring a computer to a gunfight.
Why U.S. Foreign Policy Is Under Fire from the Populist Right
Americans are angry about budget priorities.
The Cruelty of Crowds
The far right has weaponized the Internet.
Building out the U.S. Hub-and-Spoke Empire in the Indo-Pacific
The United States is strengthening multilateral partnerships while laying the foundation for an Asian NATO.
The Mounting Costs of Enabling Israel’s War on Gaza
Most Americans oppose this horrific war, but a year in we’re still paying for it — at the expense of our own safety, security, and morality.
The Assault On Democracy Goes Global
Increasingly, authoritarianism isn’t a feature of overtly authoritarian governments alone.