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Donald Trump Brokering Unique Peace for Russia and Ukraine

On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with President of the United States Donald Trump, confirming his fundamental commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Putin expressed willingness to thoroughly…

Public Figures Sign Open Letter to end Trump’s attacks on immigrant students standing with Palestine

Prominent actors, artists, academics, activists and leaders in the trade union movement have launched an open letter calling for the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to immediately cease its attacks against immigrant students and the unalienable, constitutional right to…

Challenges for Peace in Trump Times

Allies in Europe asked me for a few words from the United States on challenges for peace in these trumpy times. Here they are. The challenges in working for peace in the United States and the world, during Trump times,…

Mahmoud Khalil: As American as Apple Pie

The way the Left is handling Mahmoud Khalil’s case—framing it as a legal and human rights issue— completely misses the broader media narrative going on. For Trump’s team, Khalil has been ideal candidate to monopolize media coverage across the political spectrum. His name,…

Comments on the Joint Statement by Greenland’s Party Leaders in response to Trump’s Rhetoric on the Annexation of Greenland

On 13 March, in a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump once again reiterated his desire to annex and control Greenland, citing its importance for international security. In response, Greenland’s incoming leader Jens Frederik Nielsen has stated clearly that…

Poland’s Talk About Obtaining Nukes Is Likely A Misguided Negotiation Tactic With The US

The last thing that Trump wants is for the US to be drawn back into another war with Russia after “Pivoting (back) to Asia”, let alone a direct one instead of the proxy war that they’ve recently resolved to end,…

The Heat: One-on-one with Jeffrey Sachs

With so many big stories making news across the world, we spoke to the acclaimed economist and global analyst Jeffrey Sachs for his insight and perspective. We discussed China, its economy, and Beijing’s relations with Washington. We also got his…

Trump suspends 25% tariff on Mexican imports after talk with Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum and Trump agreed to suspend the “tariff war” until April 2 when the commercial situation will be evaluated. The 25% tariff against Canada was also suspended. By Pablo Meriguet Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once again succeeded in postponing the…

The London Summit: When Panic Replaces Strategy

The recent assembly of European leaders in London, orchestrated by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, was intended to showcase a unified front in addressing the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. However, beneath the veneer of solidarity…

Five Takeaways From Trump’s Fateful Decision To Freeze All Military Aid To Ukraine

Transatlantic ties, Russian-US relations, and the nature of American hegemony are all transforming before everyone’s eyes as Trump makes bold moves to force Zelensky to the peace table with Putin. An unnamed senior Defense Department told the media on Monday…

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