After 18 years of unchallenged power, the Turkish president finds himself in the middle of several domestic and foreign crises of his own making.
“Revenge of the Kurds”: Erdogan’s Missteps Are Piling Up
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NATO
The New Cold War Is a Lot More Dangerous Than the Old
Three superpowers now face off along multiple fronts, even as they dismantle the tools that prevented escalation in the past.
Who Was the Real Maverick: McCain or Trump?
John McCain was a politician, not a maverick — he played ball, and sometimes compromised. Trump is the true maverick: He’s batshit crazy and there’s no dealing with him.
Donald Trump: Gunrunner for Hire
Trump’s love affair with the NRA will send even more American guns into the world.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Awful, But There’s a Better Alternative than the Establishment’s Version
It would be a mistake to yearn for undisputed U.S. “leadership,” or for U.S.-led military alliances. A better alternative is global governance.
It’s Time for NATO to Go the Way of the Warsaw Pact
Trump stole the headlines, but the recent NATO summit declaration suggests the odds of an unnecessary conflict are rising.
Europe Should Bolt NATO
Europe should take advantage of Trump’s hostile attitude to get out of a relationship that’s brought more drawbacks than benefits.
The Transatlantic Trump Effect
If Trump’s aggressive style and populist impulses have encouraged his political soulmates abroad, they’ve also provoked a backlash in defense of democratic norms.
What’s Behind Trump’s Assault on Europe
Trump is attacking Europe and siding with Russia for political — and not just personal — reasons.
An Urgently Needed Summit Strategy
Here’s what Donald Trump should really be talking about with Vladimir Putin and NATO.