Washington Politics
On Greenland, Trump wants to be like Polk
The president's motivation isn't security or money, it's manifest destiny
January 17, 2026
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Europe
Trump digs in as Europe sends troops to Greenland
The president is now claiming the US needs the Arctic territory to support the Golden Dome missile defense initiative
January 16, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Congress should walk Trump's talk on arms industry stock buybacks
Now that the president has identified the problem, lawmakers have a real opportunity to follow through
January 16, 2026
Latin America
In what world would Trump's oil play actually help Venezuelans?
It would take major systematic changes both commercially and in the government, and it's unclear whether any of that is in the works yet
January 16, 2026
Europe
If Europe starts attacking Russian cargo ships, all bets are off
The consequences will be negative, from shattering the order it claims to defend all the way up to a possible nuclear confrontation
January 15, 2026
Europe
Germany's grandstanding on Iran: The best Europe can muster?
Chancellor Merz predicts the demise of the regime, but it's just more performative rhetoric, not strategy, and helps no one
January 15, 2026
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