It’s not about Ukraine, but the future of America. Does US President Donald Trump want to be like Scipio, Hannibal, or Qin Shi Huang? In the end, it was all about alliances. It was a pivotal moment for civilizations, the story behind the longest-lasting and most copied empire in history. It was the battle against […]
The report is realistic but may open new fissures between the US and its allies. America needs a common project to deal with future massive challenges. Peter Frankopan writes a strong assessment of the recently published and controversial American report on National Security: “Rather than offering the usual blend of aspiration and reassurance, it sets […]
Trump achieved huge results in a few short months, but pressing for a Ukrainian deal against the EU starts a Russian domino effect that could end the US’s global role. US President Donald Trump is proving to be very innovative and adaptable in his foreign policy. He broke old molds and achieved unexpected breakthroughs. He […]
New realism ought to set in the US administration. Dialogue is essential, but handing Russia a victory it hasn’t gained could undermine the world order. On Saturday, amid widespread global criticism of a US-proposed peace plan for Ukraine, President Donald Trump stated that the plan is open for discussion. The plan, presented by Trump’s ally […]
It’s a battle of systems, where both have advantages. If America doesn’t fully leverage its long-term strengths, it might lose. Markets can breathe for a few months. US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, reached an agreement that averted a trade Armageddon. It may not be a real thaw, but it’s certainly […]
There is a larger picture behind the latest US-China trade clash, but something is deteriorating between the two powers at an alarming rate, with potentially unfathomable consequences. It’s high time for an alert. Marco Mayer interviews Francesco Sisci. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump moved to calm fears of an escalating trade war with Beijing […]
The murder of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hofman, the arson attack on the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the attack on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta which resulted in the death of a police officer, the murder of Charlie […]
