May 2026
Spheres by Default
How U.S. concessions are quietly becoming Chinese influence.
How Europe Found Its Nerve
Trump’s overreach has finally forged continental unity.
What the Trump-Xi Summit Won’t Solve
A conversation with Orville Schell.
China Was Ready for the Age of Anarchy
Why turbulence will make Beijing more assertive.
Can Corporate America Protect Democracy?
In the Trump era, CEOs need to define redlines.
America Has Lost Its Leverage Over China
How Trump and Xi could cement Beijing’s advantage for years to come.
The Illusion of Reciprocity
Trump’s self-defeating trade policy.
Let Iran Defeat Itself
America should end the war but keep up the pressure.
How the War Saved the Iranian Regime
The unintended consequences of the U.S.-Israeli assault.
The Transatlantic MAGA Fantasy
How Trump misread Europe.