Trump targeted his State of the Union speech at precisely the Rust Belt workers that he’ll need to win reelection in November.
Trump Told the Truth Where It Counted…for His Reelection
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Trump’s Undeclared State of Emergency
Trump is counting on his base to endorse his increasingly open law-breaking. It may not end well.
The New Age of Protest
People are hitting the streets to protest government inaction, repression, and corruption. Does that mean democracy is in trouble or stronger than ever?
The Collapse of the East Asian Order
With Japan and South Korea in the middle of a feud, East Asia is on the verge of a serious unraveling.
America’s Rush Back to Nuclear Weapons
In this interview, Lawrence Wilkerson discusses the Trump administration’s approach to military security.
Brazil: From Global Leader to U.S. Follower
Under the far-right Bolsonaro, Brazil is abandoning its regional leadership to align with U.S. interests in Latin America.
Trump: Out of the Graveyard and into the Pyre?
Even if Trump manages to end the war in Afghanistan, he’s fueling other wars that will be even more devastating.
How to Decide the Fate of the Planet
Twelve years. Leaky lifeboat. No safe haven in sight. How to decide….
China’s Belt and Road of Science
China’s ambitious infrastructure initiative is also about building knowledge and not just things.
US-China Trade War: Stepping Away from the Brink
Trump’s trade war with China could quickly morph into a shooting war.