A stronger UN National Security Council would head off questions about U.S. intervention in foreign affairs at the pass.
With Strong Security Council U.S. No Longer Interventionist of First Resort
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Hillary Clinton’s Platform Lacks a Firm Footing
Domestic-policy successes such as paid family leave count for little if the U.S. is at war with Russia.
Missile Defense in Europe Needlessly Provocative
The United States never tires of finding ways to needlessly aggravate Russia.
Americans Choke on the Term “Welfare State”
Americans’ aversion to taxes blinds them to not only the benefits, but the opportunities that Nordic countries enjoy.
Missing from the Debate: U.S. Aid to Israel
Israel’s grandiose demands for more aid from Israel.
IMF Disavows Neoliberalism
After the IMF admitted that neoliberalism was “oversold,” could China help developing countries thrive with an expanded Hong Kong?
Turkey Distances Itself From the U.S. and NATO
But to what extent?
Turkish Coup Attempt Brought Out the Worst in Western Media
The failed Turkish coup provided mainstream Western media with another chance to fall flat on its face.
Islamic Extremism Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Marine Le Pen
With no weapons or explosives used, the Nice attack was reminiscent of 911.
Russia Will Regret Its Support for the Assad Regime
Russia’s attempts to keep Islamist extremism at bay will only backfire.