TrumpWatch, Day 666: US and China Clash Over Trump’s Trade War
US Vice President Mike Pence at the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference, Papua New Guinea, November...
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Asia
Khashoggi Murder Will Not Disrupt Saudi Influence in Southeast Asia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (R) welcomes Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir at the...
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Pakistan Reconnects with Its Friends in the Gulf
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Future Investment Initiative, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,...
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A US-India Alignment Against China?
Donald Trump has threatened a pullback of American power. He has talked about drawing down US...
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Can Imran Khan Bring a Breakthrough in Pakistan-India Relations?
Imran Khan, a sporting legend, is now a political leader as Prime Minister of Pakistan. For his...
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Pakistan, Politics, and Drone Warfare: It’s Complicated
A lesson from Pakistan: Conflicting perceptions of the use of drones can shape not only conflict...
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Success is the Only Option for Pakistan’s New PM Imran Khan
“If Imran Khan delivers at end of his 5-year term, he will easily outclass all of his...
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It’s The Economy — Imran Khan Likely to Continue Pakistan’s Approach to Middle East
“Saudi Arabia might not end Pakistan’s extreme economic woes, but it can make a significant...
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Could Disgraced ex-PM Sharif Make a Comeback in Pakistan?
Removed from office for corruption and imprisoned, but “if ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif...
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Monocle 24: North Korea’s Tactics with “Gangster-Like” Trump Administration
I joined a panel discussion on Monocle 24’s The Globalist on Monday morning, a day after...
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TrumpWatch, Day 534: North Korea Denounces “Gangster-Like” Trump Administration
Pyongyang tactic to split Donald Trump from his advisors over denuclearization Developments on Day...
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Trump Starts His Trade War With China — US Immediately Suffers Casualties
UPDATE 1525 GMT: I will be on Al Jazeera English’s Inside Story to discuss how tariffs fit...
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A Big Election in Pakistan, But No Change in Relations with Middle East
Imran Khan (pictured) as Prime Minister will shake up Pakistan’s politics — but is...
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US Officials — North Korea Stepping Up Nuclear Program
US intelligence agencies assess that North Korea has increased production of fuel for nuclear...
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Monocle 24: Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China
Having confirmed the imposition of tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods last week, Donald Trump...
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VideoCast with Al Jazeera: Trump’s Trade War with China
I joined Al Jazeera English’s Inside Story on Saturday to discuss Donald Trump’s trade...
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Trump — I Want Americans to “Sit Up to Attention” for Me…Just Like North Koreans Do for Kim
Trying to rally support amid his anger and frustration after the North Korea summit, Donald Trump...
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TrumpWatch, Day 511: Trump Administration Proceeds with Tariffs on China
Angered and frustrated over his failure to stem domestic pressure with his North Korea summit,...
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TalkRadio: Weekly Roundup — A Lawsuit v. Trump, the North Korea Summit, & UK’s Brexit Bumbling
In our weekly 20-minute review of developments in the US and UK, I speak with Paul Ross of...
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Monocle 24: Trump and Pompeo Confronted by Reality After North Korea Summit
With Donald Trump’s photo opportunities at the North Korea summit already confronted by...
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TrumpWatch, Day 510: Trump — Trust Me, North Korea’s Nuclear Threat is Over
Trump: Kim is our friend, US media is our biggest enemy See also Podcast: Trump and Pompeo...
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TrumpWatch, Day 509: After the Summit — Trump Makes 1st Major Concession to North Korea
Trump makes surprise announcement ending US-South Korean military exercises Developments on Day...
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TalkRadio: Trump-Kim — Reality TV v. Tough Diplomacy, Round 1
As the cameras clicked for Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un on Tuesday, I spoke...
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TrumpWatch, Day 508: Trump Gets His “Beautiful Photo” With Kim
Trump hails his “very special bond” with North Korean leader Developments on Day 508...
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BBC Radio: Strolling Through the Wreckage? Trump, Summits, and Brexit
As Donald Trump bulldozed his way through the G7 summit in Canada on his way to Tuesday’s...
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Trump’s War on Science Leaves Him Unprepared for North Korea Talks
“There is no serious scientist to help the president through the thicket” Writing for...
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TrumpWatch, Day 503: Ahead of Summits, Trump and Co. Jab at Canada, Taunt North Korea
Trump maintains tariff assault while attorney Giuliani says Kim “begged” for meeting...
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TrumpWatch, Day 498: Trump — My Summit with Kim is Back On
Trump proclaims he will have photo opportunity despite little substance over issues “This...
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TrumpWatch, Day 495: White House Flips Again on China Tariffs
Step comes only week after Treasury Secretary said tariffs were suspended Developments on Day 495...
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TrumpWatch, Day 492: Trump Lies About White House Briefing on North Korea
Trump blasts “failing” New York Times but soon gets caught out Wanting His Personal...
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