Emptiness and Politics: America’s Futile Faith in Elections
“Conscious of his emptiness, a man tries to make a faith for himself in the political realm. In vain.” -Karl Jaspers, Reason and Anti-Reason...
A Lame-Duck Trump Before 2028?
Commitments With a Date Stamp
On 13 October, after Houthi missiles hit Saudi infrastructure, Donald Trump sent Riyadh a promise on Truth Social: "I'll be...
After 3 November, the Brakes Come Off
A Promise With an Expiry Date
On 8 October, Donald Trump made a promise with a date attached. “We will not be attacking Iran at...
2026 US Midterm Elections Explained: Key Dates, Battleground Races and What’s at Stake
Early voting has been ongoing for weeks ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, when voters in the US will choose members...
US Midterm Elections 2026: Can Democrats Take Control of Congress From Trump?
The United States is heading toward a consequential midterm election on November 3, with control of Congress, President Donald Trump's legislative agenda and the...
Could a Strong Dollar Cost Trump the Midterm Elections?
With the US midterm elections approaching on November 3, a strengthening dollar is exposing a major contradiction in President Donald Trump's economic agenda. While...
Rubio in Samarkand: Why Central Asia Now Treats US Sanctions as a Bargaining Chip
A Waiver Two Days Before Samarkand
Marco Rubio landed in Samarkand on Sunday for his first trip to Central Asia as secretary of state, with...
The War That Ate Washington’s Leverage
Facing an unforgiving midterm campaign shadowed by high fuel costs, Donald Trump turned to an unlikely partner for price relief: Moscow.
The October 9 announcement...
Trump Blames Aides as Republican Midterm Election Prospects Fade
President Donald Trump is criticizing his senior aides and campaign strategists for a weak midterm election strategy, questioning how campaign funds are being spent,...
U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Canada
A U.S. invasion of Canada would be easy, and occupation and neutralization of Canadian opposition would be even easier. As discussed elsewhere, Canada is...