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October 31, 2016

Trump is right: The United States needs electoral reform

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The Republican presidential candidate is right to note deficiencies in the American electoral process, he's just talking about the wrong ones.

September 23, 2016

Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan could not be more different on foreign policy

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Reagan saw America as a powerful beacon of democracy and hope; Trump’s policies would weaken and isolate the nation.

August 17, 2016

Why Putin wants a Trump victory (so much he might even be trying to help him)

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The GOP nominee champions many foreign policies that the Russian president supports.

July 25, 2016

Mr. Trump, NATO is an alliance, not a protection racket

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Viewing international relations transactionally, rather than strategically, threatens our long-term objectives.

June 25, 2016

How Brexit is a win for Putin

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In parallel to European fissures, Putin is consolidating strength.

January 28, 2016

How to rescue Egypt

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The West must stop placating autocracies, especially the one in Egypt.