Making Sense of the 2020 US Election
After months of divisive campaigning and days of arduous counting, Americans and the international community can view this election as one that has affirmed rather than degraded democracy.
The Abraham Accords and the Palestinian Issue
A new chapter in the Middle East has begun as agreements between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE reflect a strategic realignment against Iran and Turkey – leaving Palestinians feeling abandoned.
Opinion – Bidenomics: US Trade Policy under a Biden Presidency
While we can expect changes in the negotiation approach if Biden should be elected president, US trade policy will not go back to ‘business as usual’.
Opinion – COVID-19 and the Coming Crisis in America
The pandemic is global but the crisis in America is homegrown. It is a reactionary and vindictive struggle for the identity and character of the nation.
Re-Structuring American Foreign Policy Post-Trump
Regardless of where the next administration lands on the role of the U.S. on the global stage, it will be far better served by a cadre of professionals supporting decision-making.
Opinion – Can Joe Biden Revive Transatlantic Relations?
If elected, Biden will have the task of balancing the interests of European allies while countering China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
Opinion – Re-election in Doubt: The Perfect Storm Approaches Donald Trump
The 2020 election may be more defined by the anti-Trump vote than by support for Biden, due to Trumps handling of Covid-19, policing and foreign policy.
