Michael Klare, TomDispatch
America’s pundits and politicians have largely concluded that a new Cold War with China -- a period of intense hostility and competition falling just short of armed combat -- has started. “Rift Threatens U.S. Cold War Against China,” as a New York Times headline put it on May 15th, citing recent clashes over trade, technology, and responsibility for the spread of...
Minxin Pei, Project Syndicate
At a time when China’s reputation is suffering and its relationship with the United States is in freefall, the country’s diplomats should be focused on differentiating China’s foreign policy from that of US President Donald Trump. Yet they are doing just the opposite.
M. Burrows & C. Preble, TNI
America must assess the utility of its military power and be willing to rely more heavily on its diplomatic, economic, and other capabilities to shape a better future that preserves the peace, and advances prosperity and human well-being.
Robert Looney, World Politics Review
A recent history of natural disasters and its longstanding dependence on tourism have left the Caribbean extremely ill-prepared to address the economic effects of COVID-19. Caribbean economies were already highly indebted after calamities ranging from hurricanes to earthquakes to the destructive effects of
Ross Douthat, New York Times
How liberalism, and the liberal media, are changing before our eyes.
Fred Kaplan, Slate
Mark Milley’s apology for the church photo-op is a major escalation.
Rina Bassist, Al Monitor
Some reports say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might opt for a phased annexation plan for the West Bank that, at least at first, would exclude the Jordan Valley.
Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/06/israel-donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-annexation-west-bank.html#ixzz6PAsLjBDP
Charles Lister, Politico
While the world wasn’t watching, Syria has edged toward collapse, and the dictator is in his weakest position ever. The U.S. now has a narrow chance to prevent a catastrophe.