Russia’s military has historically been more active when energy prices soar and less so when they fall. Now, with COVID-19, they are falling precipitously.
History shows that for the world’s autocrats, some control over the media is never enough—and COVID-19 offers dangerous new pretexts for consolidating their power.
In 1793, the former U.S. capital was ravaged by yellow fever. Its response illustrated the limits of the Enlightenment—but also the strength of the Republic.
While we don’t have all the answers yet, early indicators suggest that the President is using wide latitude to direct supplies to his supporters and to benefit businesses close to him.
With Russia’s newest constitutional changes, Putin has effectively rendered himself President for Life. But a closer look at his power play—and his botched response to COVID-19—reveals a more vulnerable leader than we might think.
The Director of National Intelligence was created after the 9/11 disaster to bring coherence to the intelligence community and “speak truth to power.” Trump wants a DNI who will tell him only what he wants to hear.
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