Politics

A Surreal encounter with Jimmy Carter

The kindly old fellow gave me my first major interview with The AP

12 hrs ago •

2024: The end of the End of History

A review of major trends as we stumble toward 2025

Dec 29 •

Do the voters know that Trump’s policies would drive inflation?

They’re sending a message; they’re paying attention; they know what they’re doing. But sometimes you gotta wonder.

Nov 25 •

Netanyahu arrest warrant puts international court on collision course with Trump

Indictment restricts PM’s travels and could invite US action against ICC

Nov 21

How Trump 2.0 might change US foreign policy

Trump return finds too much of the world on fire, and ready for change

Nov 16

Will Trump abandon Ukraine?

It would force Europe to grow up fast

Nov 14 •

The Americans seem unhappy

Dark clouds threaten the Shining City on a Hill. And the Democrats come to the party with poor politicians, complacency and a squabbling coalition.

Nov 12 •

The End of America's Well-Intentioned Empire?

Trump is a radical departure from the post-World War II consensus that united both Republicans and Democrats

Nov 7 •

Trump’s reelection is a calamity. But it might be useful in the Middle East.

In a region resistant to diplomacy, Trump’s unsubtle ways might prove to be exactly what’s needed

Nov 6 •

Last thoughts on the US election

It might be close - or not. There's a sore loser issue with Trump. We ignored the non-voters too long. And this one might actually matter for foreign…

Nov 6 •

Outdated and destructive, the Electoral College makes America a joke

It hugely advantages the Republicans. It perpetuates minority rule. And there is a way to get rid of it.

Nov 5 •

The parallel realities mind virus

America has a bad case. History shows it can be fatal.

Nov 4 •

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