Trump’s Geopolitical Madness
The American claims to be clear-eyed about China, but he ignores the lessons of history.
Liberal World Order
The post-World War II liberal world order, defined by open markets, rules-based international cooperation and a benign American hegemony, has brought unprecedented peace and prosperity to the world. Yet it is now under threat from nationalists and isolationists in Europe and the United States as well as revisionists in China, Iran and Russia.
“Strategic Autonomy” Divides Europe’s Top Liberals
Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte are on opposite ends of the debate.
Macron Defends Rules-Based Pacific Order, Five Stars Call for New Elections
The French president rejects hegemony in Asia. Italy’s Five Stars want new elections.
How Is the Liberal World Order Holding Up?
The world America built hasn’t disappeared, but this is no time for complacency.
Four Ways Trump’s Promise to Remake the World Could Pan Out
The possibilities range from essentially cosmetic changes to chaos.
Nationalism May Be Down, But It’s Not Out
The nationalist insurgency is eating away at free trade and eroding democratic institutions and norms.
How Worried Is the World About Trump’s Abdication of Leadership?
Parag Khanna and Fred Kaplan disagree.
Trump Accelerates Demise of American World Order
Donald Trump hasn’t ushered in a post-American world yet. Not for lack of trying.
World Not Waiting for America: Pacific Nations Continue Trade Deal
Asian and Latin American nations keep the Trans Pacific Partnership alive.
Allies Hope for the Best from Trump, Must Plan for the Worst
Donald Trump might still morph into a more conventional president, but allies cannot take chance.
In Era of Trump, Europeans Become Free Traders
The EU negotiates new trade pacts with Japan and Mexico.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
What’s Wrong with Trump’s NATO Bill to Germany
The American president mistakes NATO’s 2-percent spending goal for loyalty.
For Europe, China Has Become the Lesser of Evils
Unlike Russia and the United States, China does not seek to upend the world system.
Europe Can Resist Trump in These Four Ways
Europe must circle the wagons and defend liberal norms.