The American public does seem to understand that immigration does not start at the US border.
Immigration Does Not Start at the US Border
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Patriotic Grift
US President Joe Biden has declined the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
Biden Rejects the Drug of Power
By stepping aside to let a younger candidate take over, Biden has prioritized America’s interests over his own desire to lead.
The Trump Shooting Reveals the Hallmarks of American Political Violence
Europe is no stranger to political violence like the recent attempt on Donald Trump’s life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Can Democracy Win in 2024?
By the end of this historic election year, we will have a clearer idea of democratic leaders’ ability to convince voters that the system
Don’t Kid Yourself, There is A Choice
We deserve better candidates for the world’s most powerful and important job, but we cannot let frustration be our master — this year’s
The Supreme Court Is Shaking America’s Fiscal Foundations
The US Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative supermajority, having demonstrated its willingness to undermine long-standing government powers
Europe’s Coming Paralysis
The collapse of centrist parties in France and a weakened German government leave Europe unable to meet the economic and security challenges
The New EU Leadership Must Unite on China
The European Union’s foreign policy will soon be under new management.
Why Macron Is Risking an Election
Why would French President Emmanuel Macron risk holding an election that the far right is likely to win?
America’s Democratic Dysfunction
Addressing America’s political chasm requires an understanding of deep cultural, historical and institutional divisions in US history.
Are the Kids All Right?
The threat for democracy comes from an unexpected source: the young.
Rough Justice for Trump
Following Donald Trump’s conviction in a Manhattan courtroom, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board worries that the successful prosecution
Why Bonds Remain Boring
The bond market has defied the pessimists, with yields remaining relatively low despite massive Federal deficits and debt levels. But there
NATO Without America
Can Europe ensure its own security without the US? Not yet.
When France and Germany Squabble, Putin Rejoices
Following a recent, highly public disagreement, French and German leaders urgently need to get back on the same page. At a time when Europe
The US and China Are Not Destined for War
Given the rising tension between the United States and China, the Jackson Hole Economics editors felt it was worth re-visiting this piece,
Why Trump Can’t Win
Trump’s extremism risks depressing Republican turnout, which could undermine his re-election chances in November.
The Untimely Resurrection of the Two-State Solution
A two-state solution is both the ideal and the enigma of the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Is it possible?
Trump, Avalanches, and Character
Sometimes, an avalanche is triggered by one final snowflake weighting a slope beyond what it can take. Could Trump’s growing litany of legal
The Fiscal State of the Union
If political leaders in the US don’t tackle both structural fiscal adjustment and tax reform, 2025 will be a year of reckoning.
The Lonesome Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny’s only ‘crime’ was opposing Vladimir Putin, for which he paid with his life.
The Economic State of the Union
As President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, it is an opportune time to consider what the economic data says about
Will Ukraine Survive?
What Ukraine and its Western backers have accomplished in the wake of Russia’s February 2022 invasion is extraordinary. But with congressional