There’s an image makeover in progress for the First Lady in the Trump Administration.
The Make America Great Again (MAGA) Military
Trump plans to boost annual U.S. defense spending by more than Russia’s entire defense budget.
Counting the Troops Under Trump
How do U.S. troop numbers stack up against ally and rival nations at the start of the Trump Administration?
Iran’s Surprisingly Strong Geopolitical Hand
While the short-term outlook still looks uncertain for Iran, the larger fundamentals hugely favor it.
Walking a Tightrope: China Maneuvers Between Saudi Arabia and Iran
The Saudi royals hope to turn China away from Iran during a state visit.
Trump and Germany: On Trade Imbalances and Exchange Rates
Germany should point out to Trump that it is his own irresponsible macroeconomic policies that make the dollar strong and the euro weak.
China Vs. the Koreas: Food’n’Nukes
Unpacking the THAAD-Lotte-North Korea-China controversy.
Erdogan: Sultan of an Illusionary Ottoman Empire
Turkey has no chance to become as powerful and influential as the Ottoman Empire was during its heyday. And it’s all Erdogan’s fault.
Trump and the Bomb: Stop Worrying?
The risk of Trump launching the nuclear arsenal is lower than many risks associated with his presidency.























