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social norms
How Trump Affected Political Correctness

The President’s assault on P.C. was at least partly successful. That is both good and bad.

Alliances and Allies
Trump’s Transactionality on Display in Brussels

It’s time our allies, and our foreign policy establishment, engage with our President’s worldview on its own terms.

Donald's European Vacation
The Blowhard in Brussels

There is no escaping that the leader of the Free World alienated much of the Free World yesterday in Europe.

The Noose Tightens
Award-Winning Russian Director Detained, Theater Raided

As Putin heads to meet French President Emanuel Macron next week, his security services are interrogating a celebrated Cannes-winning director in Moscow.

Europe's War on the Internet
Those Who Can’t, Regulate

Germany adopts, EU considers, new restrictions on internet speech. But is ideology or protectionism to blame?

washington maelstrom
After Mueller, Trump Critics Worry: Maybe There’s No Scandal

Trump’s most dogged critics are anxious that Mueller won’t uncover enough damaging material to bring down the President.

Crude Economics
The New Oil Reality

The recent crude “cost recalibration” is about much more than hydrocarbons.

Sad!
Putin’s Isolation on Display at Victory Day

International media like to portray Putin’s maneuvering in Ukraine and Syria as having wrested him a seat at the big boys’ table. But in truth, his corrupt regime has fewer and fewer friends around the world.

the 45th president
100 Days in and the Reichstag Hasn’t Burned Yet

Those prophesying apocalyptic doom under President Trump have not come out looking so good.

The President vs. the Mayors
The Sanctuary City Fights Aren’t Going Away

A court ruling in California marks the latest setback for President Trump’s immigration policies.

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