Why is standing up to one-man rule and presidential nepotism actively pursued among AK Party grandees in Turkey, but not by Republicans in the U.S.?
US: The Futility of Democrats’ 2020 Dream
Why a Democratic President, if elected, will be able to change very little in the U.S.
Dear Senator Graham: Why Give Trump a Blank Check?
A personal reflection on political principles and responsibilities.
US Vs. Iran: The Gulf of Tonkin Precedent
Are the warmongers in the U.S. faking attacks from supposed Iranian sources? The lessons of the Vietnam War provide a clear warning.
Does the US President Lead a New Axis of Evil?
Under Donald Trump, the times when U.S. administrations acted as a force for global good are fast becoming a faint memory.
US-China Trade: It’s Politics, Stupid!
A better safety net for Americans is the issue that should be addressed with at least as much vigor as tariffs on Chinese goods.
The Republicans-Trump-Putin Love Triangle
Why does the sitting U.S. President continue to praise Putin and show him great signs of deference?
Three Reasons for Hope for US-EU Trade
Despite Trump’s apparent obsession with German cars and the German trade surplus, political support in the U.S. for a trade war against the EU is much weaker than for getting tough on China.
US-EU Trade Talks: Two Giants at Loggerheads
Look for significant noise, but not for a genuine trade war across the Atlantic.
Is Any Democracy Safe from Russian Sabotage?
Robert Mueller’s clear-cut warning to everyone who cares about democracy.























