Chaos Theory: Trouble with Trump’s Foreign Policy
Trump appeared to revel in chaos on the campaign trail, but chaos theory does not hold when it comes to foreign policy. Consider some of the consequences—and these are the shortest of short-term consequences—of Trump’s early foreign policy decisions and pronouncements.
Alan DowdFebruary 10, 2017
Goodbye NAFTA?
Given that America is (by far) Canada’s top trading partner, the prospective renegotiation of NAFTA is now by necessity Canada’s top foreign affairs priority.
Gideon StraussFebruary 8, 2017
O Captain, My Captain
In a bipartisan vote, the Senate yesterday confirmed a captain of industry to steer our nation’s ship of state, Rex Tillerson, former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil. The decision was a wise one.
Matt GobushFebruary 2, 2017
We Must Prioritize the Persecuted
Prioritizing the most persecuted in refugee admissions is not only the right thing to do. It’s something we already do. Religious minorities, particularly Yezidis and Christians in Iraq and Syria, deserve the same priority status that is currently accorded to other groups facing unique dangers, including religious minorities in Iran and elsewhere, and Iraqis who assisted U.S. forces.
Ian SpeirFebruary 1, 2017
To End Another War: Safe Zones, Humanitarian Intervention, and American Interests
The Trump administration wasted little time in quelling fears of American isolationism last week when it announced its support for the creation of safe zones in Syria.
Andrew DoranJanuary 31, 2017
Did God Laugh at Trump’s Inauguration?
There wasn’t much laughing at Trump’s inauguration, but then presidential inaugurations are solemn affairs.
Gerald R. McDermottJanuary 30, 2017
ProvCast Episode 5: Protecting Middle East Minorities, Part 1
In this episode, Robert Nicholson talks about the Middle East’s minority problem and lays out five keys for how Donald Trump can reset US relations in the Middle East.
Robert Nicholson & Mark MeltonJanuary 19, 2017
The Manchurian Presidency
You don’t have to believe the candidate himself is treasonous to recognize that his presidency would undermine American national security interests.
Paul D. MillerJanuary 11, 2017
Donald Trump, An Unwitting Stooge for Russia? Not so Fast.
If Russia wanted a U.S. president who would follow the Obama administration’s patterns of concessions and refusal to respond to Russian aggression, it would have been hoping for and preparing for a Hillary Clinton presidency.
Rebeccah HeinrichsJanuary 10, 2017
