Abcarian: Trump and Vance are angry about fact-checking at the debates. Here’s what voters think

Question: When did fact–checking become an outrageous abuse of debate moderators’ power? Answer: When MAGA Republicans decided they didn’t like anyone pointing out that they’re lying. In a perfect world, it might be enough for political opponents to correct each other’s prevarications and exaggerations. But Donald Trump’s entry into presidentialContinue Reading

‘Grand Strategy’ Misses the Point

Foreign Affairs The fixation on grand strategy neglects the fact that foreign policy is the product of politics. As the United States prepares for the November presidential election, political commentators and security analysts are no doubt also preparing for what now seems like the obligatory ritual of providing grandiose plans,Continue Reading