Trump's Appeal in Asia
Standing Up to China

Those who value democracy in Asia—and even many who don’t—are desperate for a counterweight to the rise of a new authoritarian superpower.

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Turkey Crisis
The Fallout of Qatar’s Bailout

Doha’s bailout of Ankara is a slap in the face to Washington, and will jeopardize Qatari efforts to mend strained ties with the United States.

Living History
A Turbulent Century in the Heart of Europe

An American son of asylum seekers turned Ambassador captures the essence of the American idea in a riveting new history.

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Higher Ed Watch
The Ironic Irresponsibility of Tuition-Free College Schemes

Plans to make public state universities tuition free would harm the social cohorts they’re meant to help.

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A Lesson in Leadership
The Bibi Paradox

Israel’s Prime Minister is a wildly successful statesman who is nonetheless widely disliked. What accounts for this?

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Of Pensions and Sanctions
Putin’s Perfect Storm

An escalating sanctions war, a series of unpopular economic reforms, and elite discontent threaten to embolden Putin’s critics and discredit his “besieged fortress” narrative.

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Pushing the Limits
Beijing’s “National Security” Gambit for Hong Kong

If its Indo-Pacific initiative is to be credible, the United States must find way to address Beijing’s projection of ideological influence throughout the region, including Hong Kong.

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Better Angels
To Love Confederate Monuments and Civil Rights

A Southern journey changes a native son.

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Democracy, Development & the Rule of Law
The Decline of American Public Administration

After a period of innovation and creativity driven by economists, the field of public administration seems to have lost its way again.

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The View from Slovakia
Central Europe’s Identity Crisis

A combination of nostalgia, geopolitical blindness, and weak institutions has countries like Slovakia feeling increasingly drawn to Moscow.

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