Trump to G6: Drop Dead
The president insults America’s allies, harms trade and rehabilitates Russia.
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Transatlantic Relations Take Another Downturn
Europe retaliates against Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs.
Trump Uses Pardon Power to Keep Friends Out of Jail
“For my friends, anything. For my enemies, the law.”
Don’t Believe a Word Trump Says
The FBI didn’t put a spy in the Republican’s campaign.
Trump’s Erratic Foreign Policy: Speak Loudly and Carry a Small Stick
The president has a habit of making noise only to back down at the first sign of trouble.
Trump Further Isolates America by Withdrawing from Iran Deal
The president defies all other major powers by canceling the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Trump Divides West on Iran
The American drives his European allies into the arms of China and Russia.
EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.
Merkel Eclipsed by Macron, Mistaking Trump’s Lies for Authenticity
Emmanuel Macron leverages his relationship with Donald Trump to elevate France in the world.
Removing Trump Won’t Fix American Democracy
Donald Trump is a symptom, not the cause. Healing American democracy will take stronger measures.
Macron’s Priorities for Trump, Tillerson’s Disastrous Tenure
Emmanuel Macron is unlikely to convince the American to stay in the Iran nuclear deal.
Democrats Poll Better for Senate, Trump Rethinks TPP
The Republican majority in the Senate is no longer safe. The president may be changing his mind on trade.
Orbán’s Rebellion, Liberal Democracy and Trump’s War in Syria
Hungary’s strongman challenges liberal democracy in Europe. Donald Trump has no policy for the war in Syria.
France Eyes Non-EU Military Force, Trump Governs by Bluffing
Defense cooperation outside the EU would allow the United Kingdom to participate.
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.