President Donald Trump Is a Radical Extremist
His speech declared war against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
We Are Entering the Great Unknown. It’s Scary as Hell.
Donald Trump has no historical analogy, making his presidency truly unimaginable. That's what's most frightening about him.
The Republican Roots and Grave Risks of Donald Trump’s Hostility to NATO
The president-elect joins a long minority tradition within the GOP of opposition to European alliances, and it could lead to global conflict.
Trump’s Team Is Shaping Up to Be Dangerously Incoherent
And it could have disastrous consequences with Russia and China.
Why Donald Trump Wants You to Ignore Russia and Worry About China
His emerging foreign policy would divide the planet along racial lines.
Democrats Should Run a Celebrity for President, Too
It worked for Republicans—twice. And charismatic candidates like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton don't appear every four years.
James Comey Is Democrats’ Best Hope for Stopping Trump
The president-elect could use law enforcement to abuse civil rights.
Trump’s War on the Intelligence Community Is All About Ego
And it won't end well—for him or for America.
A “New Cold War” Against Russia Is a Terrible Idea
Defining Putin as America's main enemy is threat inflation at its worst.
Trump’s Tantrums Are a Window Into His Presidency
He will break every political norm in sight—and Democrats will have to break a few in return.
Trump’s Call for a Nuclear Arms Race Isn’t a Warning to Putin. It’s an Invitation.
The old Cold War rivals could team up against emerging powers.
Washington Is Governed by Fear Now
Trump and Republicans in Congress have good reason to be scared of each other—and that might hold the party together, despite conflicting agendas.
Trump’s Tweets Are a Threat to Our National Security
His lies are a problem, but his belligerence is worse: It could start a war.
In Defense of the Twitter Essay
Some find it obnoxious, but threading tweets is a unique writing form that creates vibrant, democratic conversations.
Trump’s War on the CIA Has Deep, Right-Wing Roots
His anti-professionalism is part of a long populist tradition in America—and it could cripple his presidency.
Trump’s Secretary of State Pick Is the Best of a Bad Lot
Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson could serve as a check on hawkishness.
The Danger of Politicizing Intelligence
Donald Trump will try to bend the CIA to his will. America is still recovering from the last time a president did that.
Trump’s Anti-Immigration Fans Are Furious at Him
His pick for secretary of labor isn't only raising alarm on the left.
Trump’s Populism Is a Sham
His cabinet picks prove he's going all in for corporate America. Can Democrats take advantage?
Trump Is Already Implementing an Autocratic Foreign Policy
His Taiwan call and other moves signal a shift from multilateral alliances to bilateral dealmaking. And it could destabilize the world.