Trump on the Warpath, Puigdemont Arrested in Germany
Personnel changes hint at war with Iran. The Catalan leader awaits extradition.
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Trump Doesn’t Understand New Cold War, Doesn’t Understand Presidency
Donald Trump treats the American presidency like his reality-TV version of a business.
Putin Wins Sham Election, Trump Battles FBI
To no one’s surprise, Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia. Donald Trump goes to war on the FBI.
Reality Check for Macron, Trump’s Emptying Administration
The Italian election and Dutch resistance pour cold water on the French president’s reforms.
Le Pen Unveils New Name, Trump Toes NRA Line
Marine Le Pen rebrands her far-right party. Donald Trump fears the gun lobby after all.
Trump Agrees to Meet Kim, Trans Pacific Partnership Continues Without Him
It would be the first time an American president met with the North Korean dictator.
EU Sets Red Lines for Brexit, Puigdemont to Lead Government-in-Waiting
The EU’s red lines are unacceptable to hardliners in the United Kingdom.
Donald Trump’s Instincts on Drugs Are All Wrong
The president’s tough-on-drugs mindset is a throwback to the 1980s and 90s.
Dutch Hope for Smooth Brexit, Russians Have Little Faith in Trump
The Dutch lobby both sides. Russians suspect Donald Trump will throw them under the bus.
Trump Lashes Out, Merkel Looks for Successor
Angela Merkel believes Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will defend her legacy.
Lies and Distraction from Trump, Putin’s Dangerous War in Syria
Donald Trump lashes out at Democrats. Vladimir Putin is playing a dangerous game in Syria.
Trump Rejects Immigration Compromise, Mueller Indicts Russians
Trump blocks an immigration deal. Mueller indicts thirteen Russians who interfered in the 2016 election.
How Is the Liberal World Order Holding Up?
The world America built hasn’t disappeared, but this is no time for complacency.
Debunking Trump in the Russia Scandal
If there was no collusion, it wasn’t for lack of trying.
Avoidable Resignations in DC, An Unavoidable Resignation in Germany
A better president wouldn’t have hired two wife beaters. Martin Schulz had to go.