Stop Reading Masterplans into Donald Trump’s Mistakes
Let’s not attribute to malice or genius that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
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Remember Trump’s “One China” Threat? It Was a Stupid Bluff
The president’s defenders said he had a plan to negotiate better terms with the Chinese. Turns out there was no plan.
Half of Trump Supporters Desire Autocracy
A quarter of Americans believe the president should have the power to overrule the courts.
Trump Still Has Not Learned the Basics of Nuclear Policy
On a phone call with Vladimir Putin, the new American president was caught unaware of New START.
Conservatives Need to Rethink Whose Side They’re On
Former #NeverTrump activists need to team up with the left in order to defend liberal democracy and the rule of law.
Not Usually a Sign Guy, But Geez
These aren’t normal times. The thugs are in power and the once-silent majority is in the streets.
Europe Can Resist Trump in These Four Ways
Europe must circle the wagons and defend liberal norms.
Trump Throws Tantrum in Call with Australia, Shows No Ally is Safe
The prime minister of Australia asks the United States to honor its agreements. How dare he?
Trump’s Ban: Alternative Facts Create Real-Life Policy
Debunking the various “alternative facts” (previously known as lies) about the Muslim ban.
Trump Unites Foreign-Policy Thinkers in Despair
A policy of “America First” would leave everybody worse off, except maybe China, Iran and Russia.
Trump Could Bring Enemies in South America Closer Together
The alliance between Cuba and Venezuela has weakened in recent years. Donald Trump could inadvertently restore it.
Uncertainty in China as Trump Takes Office
The future of Sino-American relations could hinge on how the new president treats Europe and Russia.
Trump Blunders by Withdrawing from Trans Pacific Partnership
The new president disheartens America’s allies in the Pacific and cedes the initiative to China.
Echoes of the 1930s in Trump’s Inauguration Speech
The new president accuses elites of stabbing America in the back and proposes “action” over politics.
Trump Announces American Retreat from the World
The new president calls for a return to protectionism and an end to promoting democracy.