The Globalist

Economists cannot say with precision when the next U.S. recession will begin. But there is no reasonable doubt that the U.S. economy will weaken in 2019.

While Trump says it’s all the Fed’s fault, this is why U.S. stock markets are really collapsing.

What makes this particular market correction so spooky is that, unlike in 2008, no single reason has yet been identified as causing the downturn.

Trump’s decision to withdraw forces from Syria and Afghanistan points only to his abdication of the US’ moral responsibility.

Both the U.S. and Russia support Brexit – but not for Britain’s sake.

U.S. Senate resolution potentially changes Middle East dynamics.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Trump is very predictable in one way: He laps up flattery – the more the better.

The array of investigations centering on president Trump will dominate Washington politics for the foreseeable future.

Democratic control of the House of Representatives offers Republicans the chance to redeem themselves and begin the process of healing a dangerously divided country.

Stephan Richter in conversation with Amanda Vanstone, the host of Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Counterpoint program.