Trump Latest in Line of “Superhero” Candidates
The property tycoon’s rise in the polls is the latest manifestation of a longing for strong-willed leaders.
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Oceania Has Always Been at War with Eurasia
Why geography condemns Russia, an insecure land power, to be at odds with America.
Young Americans, British Look to Failed Economics of the Past
Jeremy Corbyn’s and Bernie Sanders’ supporters don’t remember the damage their policies did.
Walker’s Sensible Plan to Replace Obamacare
The Wisconsin governor’s plan to repeal and replace the Democratic health reforms has some good ideas in it.
Why Did the United States Remove Patriot Missiles from Turkey?
America’s official explanations for the removal of the air defense system from Turkey make no sense.
Republicans Need to Be the Party of the Middle Class
To win back the presidency, Republicans need to speak the language of the American middle class.
Blaming Obama for Islamic State’s Rise is Absurd
Republicans who accuse the president of pulling out of Iraq “prematurely” are not owning up to the facts.
Has the West Abandoned the Kurds? It’s Complicated
There are more than two sides to the conflict.
Don’t Pay Too Much Attention to Donald Trump
At this point, it doesn’t really matter who is ahead in the polls.
Turkey Seeks to Block Allies from Supporting Kurds
Despite joining the war against the Islamic State, Turkey doesn’t want its allies aiding the group’s Kurdish rivals.
Paul May Be Down But His Movement Is Not Out
Republicans would waste an opportunity to broaden their base by spurning Rand Paul’s supporters.
Republican Candidates Hard to Put in Boxes
The Republican Party’s establishment-versus-grassroots narrative doesn’t really apply anymore.
Americans Losing Trust in Republicans on Foreign Policy
Traditionally a strong suit of the right, Democrats are now trusted more to conduct America’s foreign policy.
Stop Pretending Europe Is Like America
Americans should not compare European integration with their own history of nationbuilding.
Walker Shrinks from Challenging Republican Orthodoxies
The Wisconsin governor calls himself a fighter, but won’t say anything that might unnerve the right.