The Turkish president may get his win next month, but when trouble comes, he’ll own it.
Erdogan Wants to Be Turkey’s Lone Strongman. What If He Gets What He Wants?
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The Pentagon Is Planning a Three-Front ‘Long War’ Against China and Russia
If you thought the “global war on terror” was a significant overreach for a single power, just wait.
The New, New Cold War
The Cold War has been around, in various permutations, for a long time. It’ll take patience, organizing, compromises, and some luck to bury it once and for all.
When Trump’s Push Comes to Shove in Europe
In one video clip, a glimpse of the Trump team’s plan to divide Europe, cozy up to right-wing dictatorships, and rally the extreme right.
Worst. 100 Days. Ever.
Are Trump’s stumbles a brilliant ploy to “deconstruct the state,” a political performance, or actual incompetence?
Trump’s ‘America Third’ Foreign Policy
Despite Trump’s tough talk, his crude and narrow vision of foreign policy has created huge opportunities for China and Russia.
War or Peace in the Trump Era
We need to build on the call for a new détente with Russia, even as we oppose Trump’s and Putin’s authoritarianism and domestic policies.
NATO’s Expiration Date
Problems with Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Donald Trump could tear the rickety alliance apart at the seams.
Turkey’s Coup: Winners & Losers
Shifting alignments in the aftermath of the failed coup could bring peace to Yemen and Syria—but only if regional leaders can agree on some rules.
Keep Elites Accountable, But Don’t Dumb the Issues Down
Complex global challenges require committed activists who stand on principle as well as experts on the inside who can play the political game.