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Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, and Emmanuel Macron, the French President, are once again in the global spotlight. Why do they lock horns so fiercely? At a time when Europe’s economy is reeling and the EU’s strategic heft is rather deplorable, Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, and Emmanuel …

Germany loves to sit on its moral high horse and, when it believes to recognize misconduct, quickly resorts to condescension and public lecturing. We Germans love to sit on our moral high horse. We feel comfortable up there and love to look down on other nations as sinners, …

Uncertainty about American leadership has encouraged dictators to believe war works. It is a truism across administrations: Unexpected crises define foreign policy legacy. For Jimmy Carter, it was Iran’s Islamic Revolution and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Ronald Reagan faced the Marine Barracks bombing in Lebanon, followed two …

Patrick Quirk and Tess Mcenery The next presidential administration should view democracy promotion as a statecraft tool proven to advance U.S. interests rather than a normative crusade. Summary: The article critiques President Biden’s foreign policy, highlighting failures in deterring Iranian aggression and inadequately supporting Ukraine against Russia, while acknowledging …

Greg Priddy President Biden’s taboo against imposing consequences for Israeli actions—unlike past presidents—could encourage Netanyahu to disregard both the law of armed conflict and U.S. interests. With a potential Israeli offensive against the Gaza border town of Rafah looming over the fate of 1.3 million Palestinian refugees, President …

Charlie Mahtesian and Steven Shepard The political and procedural steps for how to pick a new presidential nominee. So far, Democrats have vigorously avoided any discussion of a Plan B for their presidential nominee. But special counsel Robert Hur’s report may have forced their hand. Fairly or not, …

Adam Wren It’s open season on candidates’ ages as the general election nears. In this political season, though, there’s no escaping it. And even down-ballot candidates are getting in on the action. During a California Senate debate on Monday, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter said “ age limits are …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh On February 12, 2024, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with President Joe Biden at the White House, marking his fourth official visit to Washington, D.C., and the first for an Arab leader since the breakout of the Hamas-Israel war on October 7 2023. …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The political landscape in Jordan has undergone a seismic shift, with significant indicators pointing to a new era. It is no exaggeration to say that the absence of transparency and public discourse has played a crucial role in marginalizing the legislative process in the …