No Puppet
Two Dissents on the Manchurian Candidate Thesis

Trump’s attitude towards Russia is more likely a product of how he made his money, not an elaborate election conspiracy.

Borderline Insanity
Schengen Still in Shambles

As the EU seeks to tighten control over borders and migration, two reports out of Brussels offer a revealing portrait of European cluelessness.

France 2017
Macron Takes the Lead in French Race

The stars are aligning for Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential race, with a new poll showing him winning the first round.

Salafism Abroad
Indonesia’s Saudi Arabia Problem

The two countries need each other for investment, but tensions remain over the Saudis’ promotion of hardline Salafism in Indonesia.

Manchurian Candidate?
Trump Names Putin Hawk to NSC

While the press is consumed with the Jeff Sessions story, Trump appears to have appointed Fiona Hill in a prominent role at the NSC.

Commitment Issues
Germany on 2 Percent Spending Target: Not So Fast

Despite U.S. pressure, a top German official is casting doubt on Berlin’s commitment to its NATO budget targets.

India à la Modi
Modi Defies His Critics After Bullish Growth Forecast

India’s surprisingly upbeat growth forecast after the controversial cash ban gives Modi a winning line against his opponents.

No Puppet
Team Trump at the UN: Still Not Russian Patsies

The U.S. and Russia are once again clashing in the Security Council, with UN Ambassador Nikki Haley laying into Russia for vetoing a resolution to sanction Syria for its use of chemical weapons.

Libyan Afterparty
Russia Plays Power Broker in Libya

Moscow is courting Washington’s support for the Libyan general fighting the UN-backed government.

Straight Talk
Former Ambassador to China Unloads on Obama

The former ambassador in Beijing has laid bare the failures of Obama’s China policy. But does Trump offer a better way forward?

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