Category: Biden Administration

PATRICK LAWRENCE: Macron’s Europe

France’s president has proven himself to be a well-oiled weathervane. What he says on Monday may not match what he says or does on Wednesday. But his remarks while visiting China are interesting in several ways.

The Lying IMF

Alternative sources of financing are beginning to empower poorer nations in the Global South to pursue projects grounded in genuine development theory, writes Vijay Prashad.

Lula Goes to China

The Brazilian president is joined by a major delegation this week as more than 20 agreements are expected to be signed with the Amazon country’s largest trading partner.

Saudis Aren’t Afraid of US Anymore

Now that the main Arab producers have supported Russia’s decision to reduce oil production, M.K. Bhadrakumar says the Biden administration is left with limited options in responding to the surprise move. 

Democracy or Apartheid

This is a fight to maintain and protect the status quo for Israelis, not Palestinians who have been denied all basic democratic rights under Israel since 1948, writes Nour. 

SCOTT RITTER: The Future of US Nuclear Strategy

The fallout from Washington’s policy of seeking Russia’s strategic defeat has seen Moscow radically alter its arms control position. That raises important questions about the winner of the next U.S. presidential election.