The United States needs a reliable ally in central Europe, and Poland fits the bill. If it will also foot the bill, all the better. READ MORE

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may be dragging his feet on denuclearization, but soon enough he’ll be crying uncle to Uncle Sam. READ MORE

Many Western universities are rethinking their initial enthusiasm for hosting Chinese Confucius Institutes, but they should recognize that public diplomacy cuts both ways. READ MORE

What sets the Sweden Democrats apart is their appeal to the Nordic equivalent of the Trump electorate: their support comes disproportionately from men, the less educated, middle-income earners, the self-employed, and (especially) people with blue collar jobs. Think “Sven the plumber” and you’ve got it. READ MORE

The delegitimation of opposition does not strengthen democracy. It is the first step on the road to tyranny. READ MORE

Few people want to see their retirement age raised. No matter what the government does, many people will complain. But many more people might support the idea of working longer if there were better job opportunities available to them. READ MORE

Netware apps have the potential to transform the future of personal transportation through the emergence of a ride hailing – autonomous vehicle – battery electric vehicle (RH-BEV-AV) technosystem. READ MORE

Mike Pompeo says he wants a “free and open” Indo-Pacific region. Australia is the security key to making that a reality. READ MORE