The president’s inability to distinguish between public and private interests reaches new heights with the gift of a foreign 747.
Saudi Arabia
Posted inRussia’s War on Ukraine
Europe’s Rude Awakening
Even with the announcement about resuming military aid to Kyiv, Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine has Europe vowing strategic autonomy, but ending its military dependence on Washington won’t be easy.
Posted inPolitics
Biden Faces Netanyahu and Israel’s Most Right-Wing Government
The peace process is moribund, the Iran nuclear deal is on life support, and the governing coalition will be filled with far-right radicals. How the president can navigate Bibi’s return.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Biden’s Mideast Trip Keeps America in the Game
The president talked up Israeli-Palestinian peace, promoted regional security, and sought more Saudi oil—but the larger message was that America remains engaged in the region.
Posted inEconomy
The Truth About Inflation
Saudi Arabia and Russia fueled inflation, but Biden’s relief plan probably didn’t, and there are hopeful signs even with high prices likely to continue into 2023.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Does Trump Defy Congress to Arm the Saudis?
With the nation in tumult over racial violence and a pandemic, it’s easy for some things to go unnoticed.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Could Saudi Arabia and Israel Draw the U.S. Into a Regional War?
Trump has tied himself so closely to certain Mideast leaders, their struggles have become America’s struggles.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why the American People Have No Say in Our Foreign Policy
Congress can’t stop our involvement in wars it opposes despite its power of the purse.
Posted inPolitical Animal
At G20, Trump Continues to Excuse and Justify the Murder of Journalists
Our president is incapable of showing any moral leadership and actually sides with the world’s worst monsters.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why We Shouldn’t Designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization
The Islamist group is the best available alternative to truly dangerous organizations like ISIS and al-Qaeda.
