With EU elections approaching, the Kremlin has backed some of the most noxious reactionaries now operating on the world scene.
Russia and the Future of Europe
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Ayatollah Trump: The Global Rise of the Christian Right
Islamic extremism gets all the press, but Trump is just one of a growing number of Christian extremists in positions of political power.
It’s a Borderful World
Nation-states: what a quaint notion. As a means of organizing territory, they seem to be a brief transition period between large empires and an even larger, borderless world. Sure, nation-states might live on in the form of anthems and flags and independence days, but...
How the Next Presidential Candidate Can Defeat Trump
It’s never too early to come up with an agenda for 2020.
What’s Behind Trump’s Assault on Europe
Trump is attacking Europe and siding with Russia for political — and not just personal — reasons.
The Dictator Dating Game
Three eligible dictators. One president who’s wooed strongmen for decades. Who will he choose?!
An Urgently Needed Summit Strategy
Here’s what Donald Trump should really be talking about with Vladimir Putin and NATO.
An Emerging Russia-Turkey-Iran Alliance Could Reshape the Middle East
The unusual triple alliance coming out of Syria could change the regional balance of power and unhinge NATO — if it holds together at all.
Trump to the International Community: Drop Dead
Donald Trump has declared war on human rights — at home and abroad.
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.