Donald Trump’s “America First” strategy and Xi Jinping’s “Chinese dream” are founded on a common premise: that the world’s two biggest powers can act in their own interest with impunity. The G2 world order that they are creating is hardly an order at all; for everyone else, it's a trap.
Practically no one, outside of computer science departments, can explain how cryptocurrencies work, and that mystery creates an aura of exclusivity, gives the new money glamour, and fills devotees with revolutionary zeal. None of this is new, and, as with past monetary innovations, a seemingly compelling story may not be enough.
argues that aggressive unilateralism has become a shared US and Chinese pursuit.
and Richard Haass discuss America’s outreach to the hermit kingdom.
explains why would-be parents should ignore fear mongers' warnings not to procreate.
warn that the reconstruction plan for war-torn Marawi City could fan the flames of Islamic radicalism again.
explain the political upheaval in Central America that is driving thousands to seek asylum in the US.
and Richard Haass discuss America’s outreach to the hermit kingdom.
As the meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un approaches, the North Korean leader continues to surprise the international community, most recent… read more
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Today’s media landscape is littered with landmines: open hostility by US President Donald Trump, mounting censorship in countries such as Hungary, Turkey, a… read more
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Half of the world’s population live in cities, and that share is growing rapidly. How can cities expand, maintain services and communities, and be envi… read more
Education does not benefit only its recipients; it has a profound impact on national economic outcomes. Poor educational performance may be a determin… read more
