Donald Trump waited a couple of weeks before seeking support to fix the mess he created in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Exit or Escalation
Will Trump look for a way to limit his Iran debacle, or will he double down on catastrophe?
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Do Democrats Have a Plan for the Post-Trump World Order?
A party tries to figure it out in real time, on the world stage in Munich.
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The Stillbirth of the Nationalist International
Trump’s attempted Greenland grab has alienated the ultranationalist Europeans who viewed him as their beau ideal.
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The Big Winner: China
Trump claimed that his Greenland foray was needed to contain the influence of China and Russia in the Arctic. The result: China is more globally powerful than ever.
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The Davos Challenge
Canada’s leader steps out to redefine the global order in the face of American expansionism.
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How the Free World Can Fight Mad King Trump
The worst president in American history wants to conquer Greenland.
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Where Big Tech and Trump Are Demanding Tax Cuts and Deregulation
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
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How Global Capitalism Destroys Democratic Politics
The universal rule of capital explains why national leaders can’t solve national problems—and end up being hated by voters as pathetic failures.
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Trump’s Newest Policy: Is It Racist? Is It Megalomaniacal? It’s Both!!
Free admission to our national parks on MLK’s birthday has been canceled. Free admission on Trump’s birthday has replaced it.