The Trump administration’s policies have damaged the economies of both countries, says former U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard.
Foreign Policy
Five Eyes Become Three Blind Mice
The Five Eyes national security alliance of the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia had been intimate and formidable for decades. Now the erratic policies of the Trump administration are threatening the bond.
Make California a G7 Member
The Golden State is poised to join vital international organizations as the Trump administration retreats from them.
Sinking Boats Off Venezuela, Colombia. What Could Go Wrong?
A Q&A on the unstated aims and unacknowledged risks of Trump’s air strikes.
Can Europe Turn Tough Talk on Russia into Action?
Facing the Russian threat with less help from America, the continent forges closer ties to beef up defense.
Russia Through a Feminist Lens
Julia Ioffe’s “Motherland,” a much-anticipated memoir and history of Russia, offers an original take on America’s long-time adversary.
Venezuela’s Best Chance for Freedom
Trump and the U.S. should keep pressuring Maduro, but not use blunderbuss tactics that will backfire.

