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America’s Self-Obsession Is Killing Its Democracy
The U.S. still has a chance to fix itself before 2024. But when democracies start dying—as ours already has—they usually don’t recover. Brian Klaas writes for The Atlantic.
The Fall of the Neoliberal Order
As war continues in Ukraine, how did the collapse of neoliberalism get us to the point of conflict in Europe? Arthur Snell and Gary Gerstle discuss for Doomsday Watch.
‘Our Enduring Disorder’: An interview with Author, and Libya Expert Jason Pack
John Lyman interviews Jason Pack for International Policy Digest on how disorder is seen in conflict zones like Libya and Ukraine, neo-populist leaderships, and coercive actions by Russia, China, and the UAE.
Iran and Russia are probing Biden’s weaknesses
David Patrikarakos writes for The Spectator that the world seems to have got a lot more dangerous since Joe Biden took office, especially with Iran and Russia probing for American weaknesses.
When the US shrinks from the stage, things fall apart
Jason Pack writes for The Boston Globe on the necessity of US bipartisan leadership to address global conflicts from Ukraine to Taiwan, and how disorder arises when this leadership fails.
Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine?
David Patrikarakos writes for The Spectator that the West needs to act soon if they are to stop Russia from invading Ukraine, freeze Kremlin assets, coordinate and alliance, and step up. But will they?
How ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ Can Shape Diplomacy with the U.S.
Kenneth Dekleva writes for The Cipher Brief on how crafting a national security strategy to adapt to and counter a powerful and aggressive China, a keen and sober understanding of Xi – the most formidable leader in the world today – is more critical than ever.
How can we stop rogue states misusing drones?
The announcement that US officials believe Iran was behind the drone strike on the al-Tanf base did not garner headlines, yet drone technology is altering geopolitics – whether we like it or not. David Patrikarakos writes for The Spectator.
Xi Jinping and the AUKUS Submarine Deal
Kenneth Dekleva writes for The Cipher Brief on the US-UK-Australia nuclear submarine deal, AUKUS that risks disrupting a delicate non-proliferation equilibrium in the Indo-Pacific.
Doing Business with Hackers, Terrorists and Dictators
Kenneth Dekleva writes for The Cipher Brief on how the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline and subsequent payment Darkside highlights the role of negotiations in cases involving cyber criminals.
The toxic side-effect of the Trump Twitter ban
David Patrikarakos writes for The Spectator on the wider ethical and even philosophical ramifications of Twitter shutting down Trump’s account following the storming of the US Capitol.
Pompeo and Circumstance: The special relationship endures
Alan Mendoza writes for CityAM and explores the UK-US enduring special relationship in lieu of Pompeo’s recent visit to the UK.
What is Britain’s place in the world?
Arthur Snell writes for The Article that the UK needs to reassess its role in a volatile world where America no longer chooses to lead the western alliance, but is happy to commit acts that put that alliance under strain.
America’s allies despise Trump — and that’s a threat to NATO
Brian Klaas writes for The Washington Post on how Trump’s deepening unpopularity in the other countries of the West is becoming as much of a threat to NATO as to Trump himself.