Despite blatant corruption and ineptitude, the far right on both sides of the Atlantic continues to reap harvests from its failures.
Trump, Brexit: Where’s the Backlash?
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Inside the Battle for Another World
Understanding how the new right went global — and how to stop it — is key to keeping our planet habitable.
Don’t Just Focus on Trump’s Crimes at Home
Trump’s war on the law extends beyond flouting Congress and packing courts — overseas, it extends to arguable crimes against humanity.
Did the Fall of the Berlin Wall Produce the Trump Presidency?
Austere “shock therapy” after the Cold War only shocked the East into reaction. In the West, the corporate political center ultimately did the same.
Examining Trump World’s Fantastic Claims About Ukraine
When it comes to Ukraine, Trump has been manipulated as deftly as a mindless marionette. It’s going to cost him.
The Islamic State and Donald Trump’s Delusion
Despite al-Baghdadi’s death, Trump is creating the conditions groups like ISIS thrive in.
The Art of the Back-Pedal
From the U.S. to the U.K. to Turkey, it is a hallmark of right-wing populists to make a preposterous policy and then be forced to retreat.
Trump’s Endless Wars
Trump’s not bringing the troops home. He’s been haphazardly deploying more troops, drones, and dollars abroad, while waging a shadow foreign policy for his own benefit.
Trump’s Undeclared State of Emergency
Trump is counting on his base to endorse his increasingly open law-breaking. It may not end well.
For Trump, Regime Change Begins at Home
Trump has been enlisting foreign leaders in his fight against the U.S. state. Is impeachment a moral necessity or political trap?