Trump’s Credibility Problem on Russia
It’s hard to take the Republican’s denials about Russian interference in the election seriously when he benefited from it.
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Realists, Please Stop Making Excuses for Trump
A brilliant geostrategist hasn’t been hiding inside the buffoon all along.
Donald Trump Voters Live in Alternate Reality
Trump’s supporters believe unemployment is up and millions voted illegally in the election. Neither is true.
A Look Back at Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy
A look back at the pivot to Asia, the reset with Russia, Obama’s deal with Iran and the war in Libya.
Why Taiwan Could (Still) Start World War III
If Donald Trump pushes China too far, its leaders may feel they have no choice but to respond.
Sound Policies Not Enough to Fend Off Populist Challenge
Defeating reactionaries is going to require a full-throated defense of liberal ideas.
Demographics Aren’t Destiny: It’s the Choices Parties Make
Changing party coalitions owe as much to demographics as the choices Democrats and Republicans make.
The Middle East in the Age of Trump
What little we know about the president-elect’s plans for the region does not inspire much confidence.
Season of Discontent: Parallels Between Brexit and Trump
In Britain and the United States, people rebelled against the preferences of college-educated, city elites.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.
The Trouble with Electing an Outsider
Benjamin Netanyahu and Viktor Orbán could tell us something about the way Donald Trump will govern.
Overlooked Regional Divisions Helped Trump Defeat Clinton
Two divides — between North and South and between California and Texas — deserve more attention.
Muslim Registry Would Require Investigation of Thought Crimes
Set aside the dubious ethics of registering American Muslims; compiling a list is fraught with impracticalities.
Republicans Have Changed Their Minds About the Economy
Donald Trump’s election has suddenly made Republicans more optimistic about the economy.
Demographics Worked in Clinton’s Favor — But Not Enough
White college graduates and minority voters increasingly lean Democratic. It wasn’t enough.