The success of the U.S.-China relationship will depend on Trump’s flexibility
Warmer relations between the U.S. and China would come at a costly price.
The U.S. must continue to invest in soft power
If the United States does not uphold diplomacy and defense as coequal policies, our global clout will dwindle.
Eliminating the estate tax would help only the richest Americans
The estate tax prevents wealth from amassing at the top through generations of bequeathals of fortune.
General H.R. McMaster is Trump’s best pick so far
McMaster will provide the dose of remedial action the Trump administration needs.
Vladmir Putin wants to return Russia to its Soviet Union-era glory
Promoting conflict in the Balkans will give Russia a bargaining chip to expand its sphere of influence.
The Trump administration should not encourage Russia’s aggressive land grabs
If Russia’s aggression is not met with with consequences, it will give Putin a green-light to interfere elsewhere.
America should pay its debt to Iraqi interpreters rather than abandoning them
Banning Iraqi refugees will only exacerbate problems for our allies.
Trump’s trade war with China will come at the expense of American workers
When China fleeces the global economy, it’s tempting to strike back. Here’s why Trump shouldn’t.
Why we should retaliate against Bashar al-Assad’s Cessation of Hostilities agreement violations
If ISIS is to be removed, we must first ensure that Assad stops violating international agreements.
Donald Trump’s Carrier deal was just a marketing ploy to win over voters
The Carrier deal will actually erode profit margins and result in a net job loss.