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.
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.
Tireless in Baku
She’s been harassed and arrested, spending in one case a year and a half in prison. American Purpose’s Sophia Vahanvaty speaks with investigative corruption reporter Khadija Ismayilova.
What Putin and Xi Really Want
Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves speaks with American Purpose about Europe caught between America and its rivals.
The Persian Temptation
Don’t lose perspective and let Iran run the Near East.
