With a diplomatic revolution apparently in progress, Turkey's position has become pivotal. Reconciliation with the western democracies may be on the cards.
Category: United States
A new world order
The Trumpian reversal of alliances gathers pace, with the US voting against Ukraine and alongside Russia at the United Nations.
Trump, Putin and Ukraine
Contrary to some optimistic forecasts, Donald Trump seems set to sell out Ukraine, but the deal is not yet done.
Trump: Two views
Two analysts agree that Donald Trump is aiming at authoritarian rule, but offer very different views on his prospects of success.
Autocrats north and south, revisited
An opportune moment to return to the comparison of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.
The fish rots from the head
A political scientist explodes the myth of an irresistible "populist wave".
Trump at the Supreme Court, revisited
The Supreme Court says no to Donald Trump, in a decision of minor intrinsic importance that might nonetheless herald bigger things to come.
Insurrection then and now
Peaceful presidential transition in the United States throws Donald Trump's subversion in 2021 into sharper relief – as do current proceedings in South Korea.
Talking to the other side
Rebecca Solnit explains the fallacy involved in much post-election advice to the Democrats.
Dictatorship in the U.S.A.?
The risks of dictatorship in America are real, but shouldn't be overstated.
The World is Not Enough 