

Ricochet Spitefulness
Large parts of the U.S. electorate acted on a surprising negative impulse in the 2020 election, a phenomenon that likely will hang around.

No Hurry—We’re the EU
Why the EU and Germany have failed to defeat the pandemic.

The Asia Puzzle
America’s Asian partners exude loads of ambivalence on China, says a top analyst in Tokyo.
Books
Seeing China Clearly
Remarkably, a coherent, unifying China policy emerged out of the chaotic Trump years. The Chinese regime itself deserves much of the credit.
Doubling Down on Democracy
A new Freedom House report reveals that, while Americans desire reform, their commitment to democracy and its ideals remains as strong as ever.

The Persian Temptation
Don’t lose perspective and let Iran run the Near East.