Washington Wrap

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Midterms Loom as Portent for 2024

Regardless of historical trends, the Democrats seem to sense their vulnerability acutely

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

As America Fades, Can the West Stay On Top?  

The question is whether the world needs the US leadership. And how will things look if America keeps reducing its global involvement?

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

No Rally Round the Flag?

Although Biden has made many “right” moves, his approval ratings aren’t moving up — and might be getting worse

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Creeping Fears of Recession

What does raising interest rates accomplish? It makes us consume less of anything we pay interest on

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Cyberwar Comes of Age

The Ukraine war is the first digital conflict

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Ukraine War Exposes Biden Foreign Policy Flaws 

Biden spurned Saudis, now it's payback time

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, March 08, 2022

End of Long Peace, Start of Long Haul?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has ignited fears that the long peace may be ending

The Current

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

Putin Jumbles the Chess Board  

"It is not at all too late. Everyone understands that Russia can capture Kyiv — but then what?"

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Collision Course

In the confrontation between Biden and Putin, the American president can’t afford to be the one who backs down

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Is Biden Changing Course in the Mideast?

US arms sales to Arab allies show a shift in Mideast policy

Washington Wrap

Tuesday, February 08, 2022

Biden’s Hopes for a Reset

Biden’s term so far can be divided into two periods: before Afghanistan, and after