My participation in a session on climate and energy policy hosted by the Saudi government would have “greenwashed” the summit.
I was Invited to Join the G20 Think Tank Summit. Here’s Why I Declined.
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What Will a Biden Presidency Bring to the Asia Pacific?
Biden may tone down Trump’s trade war and bring back some limited human rights advocacy, but there may be more continuity than either administration admits.
If Biden’s Serious About Bringing Back Diplomacy, He Should Make These Appointments
No one expects Biden to tap dedicated anti-imperialists for his foreign policy team, but several Obama-era diplomats would be a welcome alternative to “the blob.”
The Return of the Goldilocks Apocalypse
There’s no returning to normal after Donald Trump.
America Rejoins the World?
It simply doesn’t make a lot of sense to entrust leadership to a country with a severe personality disorder.
U.S. Democracy: The Four-Year Rule?
American democracy is in rough shape. It’s going to take more than this election to set it right.
Ending the Nuclear Age
The world is banning nuclear weapons. The U.S. needs to get on board.
This Election Is About Trump’s Pandemic Failures. But What Happens Next?
It’s going to take more than a change of personnel in Washington to address our decaying climate, public health, and democracy. But it’s not too late.
Building a Cross-Border Culture of Solidarity
Workers in Mexico and the United States face some of the same challenges–and some of the same employers.
After Trump, Throw Out the Old Foreign Policy Establishment, Too
Americans can’t ignore the world beyond their borders, but the last thing they need is to embark upon a fresh search for distant monsters to destroy.