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Post-American World

We are entering a post-American world, accelerated by President Donald Trump’s disinterest in multilateralism. The post-Cold War era of American hyperpower is giving way to increased interstate competition and the formation of regional blocs.

Donald Trump

Europe Can Resist Trump in These Four Ways

Europe must circle the wagons and defend liberal norms.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2017November 27, 2021
American F-35 fighter jets

Trump Unites Foreign-Policy Thinkers in Despair

A policy of “America First” would leave everybody worse off, except maybe China, Iran and Russia.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 27, 2017November 15, 2021

Trump Blunders by Withdrawing from Trans Pacific Partnership

The new president disheartens America’s allies in the Pacific and cedes the initiative to China.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 23, 2017November 27, 2021
Barack Obama Donald Trump

Trump Announces American Retreat from the World

The new president calls for a return to protectionism and an end to promoting democracy.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 20, 2017November 27, 2021

Trump’s No Good, Very Bad, Absolutely Stupid Comments on the EU and NATO

Encouraging the continent that produced two world wars to fashion swords from plowshares is a terrible idea.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJanuary 19, 2017November 27, 2021
Sydney Australia

In Era of Trump, Australia Looks to China for Leadership on Trade

America’s most reliable ally in the Pacific turns to China for leadership.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 17, 2016October 30, 2021
Barack Obama Park Geun-hye

American Leadership in Pacific at Stake If Trump Cancels Trade Pact

The fate of the Trans Pacific Partnership will determine who writes the rules of commerce in the Pacific.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 10, 2016November 20, 2021

Trump Could Dismantle Western International Institutions

An America led by Donald Trump could pull out of trade deals and leave Europe to fend for itself.

Shaun RiordanShaun RiordanNovember 9, 2016November 27, 2021

Baltic States Have Most to Fear from Trump Victory

The three Baltic republics rely on the NATO security commitment Donald Trump has called into question.

Andras Toth-CzifraAndrás Tóth-CzifraNovember 8, 2016November 27, 2021
Barack Obama Angela Merkel François Hollande Matteo Renzi

Time “Not On Our Side” in Trade Talks: Obama

The American president calls for progress in trade negotiations before politics get in the way.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 25, 2016November 13, 2021
Barack Obama Shinzō Abe

Obama Counsels Americans Against Disengagement

The president argues that America’s choice is not between playing the world’s policeman and isolationism.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 24, 2016November 21, 2021

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