Russia’s aggression stems from its history and political culture, not NATO expansion or the post–Cold War settlement.
Bill Clinton
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In the Judiciary Wars, Republicans Like Lindsey Graham Play Dirtier Than Democrats
The South Carolina senator whined about Democratic tactics all through Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearings. Oh, please.
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What the New Democrats’ Mistakes Taught Us About Fighting Inequality
A new book chronicles the Clinton-era model of community lending—and where it went wrong.
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Should Impeachment Votes Be Cast in Secret?
One year after Trump’s acquittal, Congress should create a secret ballot for impeachment votes.
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How America’s Broken Promises May Lead to a New Cold War
As he threatens to invade Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is citing 1990s-era assurances that NATO would not expand to Russia’s borders.
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Fifty Years After the Nixon-Mao China Opening, U.S.-Chinese Relations Are Getting Worse
The Biden administration needs a new paradigm with Beijing—cooperate where we can, stand up where we must, and keep revitalizing ourselves.
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Bob Dole, RIP: Veteran, Organization Man, and the Search for “Regular Order”
A few thoughts on overlooked aspects of the late senator and GOP leader’s career.
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What Ken Starr’s Alleged Affair Means for Republicans
How can you wage culture war when your warriors are hypocrites and reprobates?
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A Short History of Democrats and Antitrust
Biden’s war against corporate gigantism is good policy and better politics.
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Welfare Work Requirements Have to Go
I used to believe Clinton’s welfare reform would fix the old system and help millions, but the must-work rules backfired. There’s a better way.
