The canny Ukrainian leader didn’t cower after the president signed a diesel deal with Putin and limited intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
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Posted inPolitics
Trump Believes in “Madman Theory.” But He’s Actually a Madman
After six weeks of insane behavior, the ceasefire should not lead us to believe Trump has regained his faculties.
Posted inForeign Policy
Trump’s Authoritarian Envy: The Plight and Peril of a Lame Duck
Envious of Putin, Xi, and other authoritarians who have no clock ticking, the president is more dangerous than ever.
Posted inEconomy
Industrial Policy, Trump Style
The president’s parade of ad hoc deals with companies benefits his political allies and punishes enemies, but doesn’t enhance national greatness.
Posted inFeatured
One Hundred Years of Dictator Worship
For the past century, the American right has fawned over foreign autocrats, from Kaiser Wilhelm to Vladimir Putin.
Posted inBooks
China’s Battle for Hearts and Minds
Joshua Kurlantzick’s book is a wake-up call about Beijing’s efforts—sometimes successful, sometimes not—to influence Asia and the world.
Posted inPolitics
Jimmy Carter’s Last Triumph Could Be to Soothe U.S.-China Relations
If, after the 39th president dies, Xi Jinping makes the bold decision to attend any memorials, it would honor Carter’s cementing America’s “One China” policy. Why the Biden administration should start encouraging the Chinese leader now.
Posted inPolitics
China’s War for Hearts and Minds
Far from being an unstoppable juggernaut, Beijing’s global media campaign to promote its interests has had uneven results. Consider China’s efforts to sway Malaysia.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
How to Rein In Elon Musk
The tech titan controls Twitter, Tesla and a vital satellite network, and has too much power. Fortunately, the government has the legal and regulatory authority to constrain him.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
Blow Up the Global Trading System
Yes, really. U.S. and international efforts to stop Beijing’s economic onslaught haven’t worked. It’s time for President Biden to go big.
