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From Greenland to The Bahamas, Trump is learning that bullying world leaders isn’t as easy as bullying Republican politicians. He campaigned on a promise to end “stupid wars.” But, as always, Trump was projecting. Because to take Greenland, reclaim the Panama Canal, and execute mass deportations, (i.e., forcing countries to accept his deported migrants), he… Read more.
Coups, natural disasters, and tribal politics are dominating headlines, making America look more like Africa these days. Perhaps that’s why events in Africa are getting even less media attention than usual. I’m not suggesting beleaguered Americans should commiserate with Africans. But from Tangier to Cape Town, a “silk curtain” is descending across the continent. China… Read more.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Ga., after deciding nearly two years ago to forgo further medical care following a series of medical crises, according to two people close to the family and The Carter Center, the nonprofit he and his wife founded. At 100, he was the longest-lived… Read more.
