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.
War or Peace in the Trump Era
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Russia
The Russian Honeypot
Russia has had big plans for Donald Trump.
Goodbye, Clinton!
How nice it would be to continue pretending that Trump didn’t win in November.
The Death of the International Community?
The international community is a fragile thing. Will Donald Trump deliver its death blow?
It’s Rigged: Takes One to Know One
Increasing skepticism of the U.S. government can either lead to ugly conspiracy theorizing, or fuel a movement to bend the status quo.
U.S. Diplomacy: A Dangerous Proposal
Is the United States on the verge of enshrining humanitarian intervention as a bedrock principle of foreign policy?
Syria as Metaphor
When states dream, is Syria their nightmare?
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.
Hillary Clinton’s Platform Lacks a Firm Footing
Domestic-policy successes such as paid family leave count for little if the U.S. is at war with Russia.