Blaming Putin cannot cover up the noxious combination of collective U.S. amnesia and the transparent shift of accountability for the proper conduct in international affairs.
India After the G-20 Summit
How does India fit into the world economy? Does the world’s soon to be most populous nation have a viable economic strategy?
The Kurds Under Erdogan’s Tyrannical Governance
When will Erdogan come to his senses to see that the solution to the conflict with the Kurds lies only in peace negotiations?
Will Trump Surrender the Olympic Games to Macron?
Will Trump fight for the 2024 games, or will he concede 2024 for 2028 and appear magnanimous for the first time in his life?
Qatar: A Pariah?
Unlike its neighbors, Qatar has continued to do well ranked by perceived corruption.
China and WWII’s “Sarajevo” Moment
Is a bridge in Beijing where the first shots of WWII were fired – back in July 1937?
The Destabilizing Effect of Cheap Oil
The fall in the value of oil has far reaching knock-on effects.
America and the Common Man: RIP?
When the “common man” dies, the United States of America that the world marveled at for 250 years dies with him.
Hong Kong: China’s Elusive Jewel
Beijing’s approach to Hong Kong is part of the surge in Chinese nationalism engendered by economic success.
Hong Kong: The West’s Last Colony
Hong Kong was the last significant Western colonial possession. Its handover to China marked the rise of Asia.
























