Yearly Archives: 2017
2017 – A thunderous clash of politics, economies and policies
The Paris agreement may face a major test and even an existential challenge in 2017, if Trump fulfils his election promise to pull the US out.
America’s major challenges in Middle East policy in 2017
Trump’s announced Iran policy is a mess, and it remains to be seen if he can shape it into something meaningful.
China to ban ivory trade by the end of the year
China had already committed to banning ivory trade, but committing to a timetable of action has really surprised many.
The biggest killer of U.S. troops in the Middle East is not ISIS –...
So what is the solution? How can the U.S. rein in this epidemic of suicide among active duty troops and vets?
A New Year wish for Donald Trump
Happy New Year, Mr. Trump. You have 20 days in which to learn how to act as a president.
Here are the most racially bigoted right-wing media segments of 2016
Here are the most bigoted stories and statements from right-wing media figures over the last year
Silent partners
The strange alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia
Trump initiates a political inquisition; the GOP attacks America’s most important social programs
If the Republicans do exactly what they are threatening to do, instead of working to solve America’s most critical problems, then they will be laying the groundwork for their political extinction.