Tag Archives: United States

Southeast Asia: From Trade Wind to Typhoon

Trade brought prosperity to many of the trading sultanates which lined the coast of the archipelago and peninsula.

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Governance Vs. Democracy

Why U.S. foreign policy should focus on “good governance” instead of “democracy.”

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9/11: The Day That Changed the World

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that the U.S. conducted after 9/11 had serious consequences for the rule of law in the world.

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Why 9/11 Was No Radical Break With American History

As tragic as September 11 was, could it have triggered a return to the American past?

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The Summer of 2019

In terms of economic contentedness, the summer of 2019 in the U.S. and globally had an eerie feeling of the summer of 1913.

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Daring to Question American Jews’ Loyalty

Trump is an antisemite in his blood. That there is even a small chance that he will be reelected should send shivers down the spine of every decent American.

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Uncomfortable Truths: “No Charge” Immigrants

Trump’s public charge principle could usefully operate globally.

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We Are All Denmark!

A property king’s guide to U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century.

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The US’s Culture of Violence Is Killing Us All

Although violent incidents occur in other countries, they are not as frequent — or as deadly — as in the US.

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Donald Trump and the Guns of August 2019

The U.S. President stokes resentment and hate speech wherever and however he can.

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