Trump embodies many of the nasty or deceitful trends that have long moved the Republicans away from the path of political virtue.
Why North Korea Wants a Deal with the US
Can Vietnam serve as an inspiring example? Or is it Belarus?
Reimagining Globalism in the Trump Era
All of us must resist the impulse to go blame-gaming and making every international relationship a zero-sum game.
Trump’s Washington: Drowning In Conflicts of Interest?
Not a single Congressional Committee is looking into the abuse and utter mockery that is being made of official U.S. government ethics rules.
Why Trump’s Trade Policies May Resurrect COMECON
Stephan Richter talks with Marketplace host David Brancaccio on why Trump’s trade policies may resurrect COMECON, an old Communist trade policy.
Trump’s Trade Policy: An Opportunity for Germany
History teaches that everyone suffers from trade wars, but the biggest pain is incurred by those who run the big surpluses once it starts.
Saudi Moderation: How Far Will Crown Prince Mohammed Go?
Despite the boldness of his moves, Crown Prince Mohammed has sent mixed messages about how far he is prepared to go to reform Saudi Arabia.
Strict Executive Term Limits: US Still a Leader?
The country might be constitutionally backward on other fronts, but it is still a model on executive term limits.
The Afghan Quagmire: Corruption Persists
Corruption and the lack of the rule of law is a fundamental cause of the Afghan debacle.
Trump’s Car Tariffs and Transatlantic Reciprocity
A note on U.S. and European car tariffs to a very stable genius.























