The Ultimate Test of Illegal Orders: Nuclear War Decision-Making by President Trump
“As to dangers arising from an irrational American president, the best protection is not to elect one.” - General Maxwell D. Taylor, letter to...
Trump’s ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Doctrine Echoes Hollywood’s Clear and Present Danger
Donald Trump’s accusation that Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was running a “narco-terrorist” state wasn’t merely political theater — it was a declaration of intent. With...
A Test of Faith: New York’s Muslim Mayor and the LGBT Debate
The election of a Muslim mayor in New York, a city that has been a symbol of global pluralism, ushers in a new chapter...
Could Oil Be Maduro’s Ticket to a Deal with Trump?
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may use crude oil shipments, mainly sold to China, as leverage in potential negotiations with the U. S. President Trump's...
US Between Projected Power and Internal Fragility: A Picture No Longer Matching Reality
On the surface, the United States still appears to be an unrivaled superpower: a president signing trade deals in Asia, shaping a new order...
The G20 Without Washington: A New Global Order Emerges
When South Africa opens the 2025 G20 Summit on November 22nd in Cape Town, the meeting will not simply be another high-level diplomatic gathering....
“A House of Dynamite”: Donald Trump and Nuclear War
Origins of a Unique Threat
The new film, “A House of Dynamite.” concerns a bolt-from-the-blue nuclear attack on the United States. Though many will regard...
Is Mamdani’s Moment the Progressive Answer New York Needs?
New York has always been a testing ground for bold ideas, and on Nov. 4, the city’s voters made a very global leap of...
A Warmer Welcome: Saudi Crown Prince Finds a Changed Congress
Lawmakers will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the U. S. Capitol as part of his visit to the United States. The...
From Pariah to Partner: Can the U.S. Make Saudi Arabia a Real Ally?
President Biden once vowed to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah.” Now Washington may do the opposite, offering Riyadh a U.S. security guarantee that could...