Ending the Lockdowns and the Question of Political Sustainability
Going forward, the government should focus on empowering, informing, and encouraging the general public while assisting the high-risk demographics who remain isolated.
All in the Same Fight
The assumption that there is an inevitable trade off between health interests and economic interests is false.
Calm Down, Grenell Is a Strong Choice
There has been a lot of pearl clutching about Richard Grenell’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence (DNI). Evidently the appointment will be temporary; Grenell is staying as ambassador ...
The Latest Pandemic Threat
We could dodge this bullet, but we need to be prepared for the next one.
Iran Crosses the Red Line
The airstrike against Soleimani was a response to recent attacks on America’s embassy in Baghdad. Judge it accordingly.
Trump Used the Options He Had in Syria
There was no reason to leave a few Special Forces in the middle of an armed conflict when, yes, Erdogan might be willing to risk war with the U.S.
New National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien Makes Promising Progress
O’Brien is implementing a promising reorganization of the NSC staff.
An Outstanding Choice for National Security Adviser
Robert O’Brien, Trump's NSA pick, was wisely chosen.
On Iran and Accepting Risk
No strategy, especially in the Middle East, is without a potential downside.
Biden’s Touching Behavior
Given the context, it’s fair to describe Biden’s persistently physical approach as creepy.