Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
Defrosting the Cold War with China
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World Beat
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Congress Divided on Funding Wars
But it’s also united on a false linkage between Russia and Hamas.
The Enduring Limits of American Power
America can’t determine outcomes on the ground in Israel and Ukraine.
Cooling the Guns in the Middle East
Fratricide, as the latest conflict between Hamas and Israel has proven once again, only benefits the one percent of extremists on both sides.
Russia’s Eroding Geopolitical Strength
In its war in Ukraine, Russia is trying to protect a few pawns even as it puts its powerful queen at risk.
Trump World 2025
The most terrifying war that Trump is planning is his attack on America.
Korean Armistice, Ukrainian Ceasefire
Pity the country that has no armistice, but pity the country that needs an armistice.
Peace in Their Time
Peace activists should be clamoring for a peace on Ukrainian terms. Since Ukraine is the victim in this conflict, it should ideally decide the timing and the parameters of any peace deal.
Russia’s Agricultural Warfare
With its strategy of bomb and blockade, Russia is literally taking the food out of the mouths of the hungry.