Commentary / World Apr 12, 2018

Xi's strong hand against Trump

Donald Trump's recently announced trade tariffs and upcoming summit with North Korea give China an unprecedented opportunity to prove its strength before the eyes of the world.

Commentary / World Mar 12, 2017

Populism versus prosperity

The battle that will define this century will pit long-term thinking against short-term thinking.

Commentary / Japan Dec 14, 2016

The shape of Japan's foreign policy in the Trump era

It might seem promising that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama this month. But both events actually presage a potentially destabilizing time for Japan — and all of East Asia.

Commentary / World Nov 28, 2016

What will America's Berlusconi do?

Italy's experience with tycoon-turned-politician Silvio Berlusconi provides six clear lessons for Americans and the world on what to expect from Donald Trump.

Commentary / World Mar 16, 2016

U.S. can't afford to make the 'Berlusconi' mistake

The only way to avoid Berlusconi-level disaster in the U.S. is to continue criticizing Trump, exposing his lies and holding him to account for his words and actions.

Commentary / World Feb 9, 2016

The danger of oil dictators falling like dominos

This year promises to be interesting — and harrowing — if you happen to be a dictator clinging to power in an oil-exporting country.

Commentary / World Dec 23, 2015

The role of patriotism in the age of globalization

Mainstream parties must reclaim the mantle of patriotism and redefine the national interest accordingly. In today's world, the national interest lies in managing openness — not in throwing it away.

Commentary / World Nov 2, 2015

Why we must push back in the South China Sea

Doing nothing, or making only isolated gestures to oppose China's sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, will simply hand Beijing a fait accompli.