Trump’s Confidence is Boosted, and That May Be Bad

The declaration was thin, but the meeting itself will have a significant impact on how Trump makes foreign policy decisions moving forward.

Shame of Antisemitism a Stain on UK Labour Party

Corbyn’s words must be followed by deeds

How Rules-based Trade Made the World Rich

Trump's policies will not

Better Ties Between North and South Korea Should Come First – Then Get Rid of Nukes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's risky unreliability will diminish as his country builds ties with South Korea. So Korean unification may be a better focus for Tuesday's summit than denuclearization.

How Russia and Putin Exploit Democracy’s Lost Promise

Vladimir Putin's recent re-election was bad news for democracy in Russia. And it's a major loss in the struggle for liberalism, as anti-democratic leaders are assuming power across the globe.

Here’s How the Iran Deal Can Be Saved

It would be a heavy lift, but revising the Iran nuclear deal would have some significant upsides

Why Is The Golan Heights So Important?

A recent skirmish between Iran and Israel put the spotlight back on one of the most sensitive territories in the world.

The Rest of the World Has Failed Palestine

International NGOs are promoting a 'resilience agenda' that masks their own failings in Palestine.

Here’s How the Cancellation of the Iran Deal will Affect Their Economy

It largely depends on whether Europe will decide to ignore (and pay the price for) US sanctions.

Dictators: On the Rise Globally?

At first, the 2010s seemed full of hope for democracy. The picture today is rather more complicated.