David Rothkopf | Foreign Policy

After 1 Week With President-Elect Trump, What Do We Really Know?

By David Rothkopf
November 15, 2016 - 10:07 am

Even as the incoming administration fills its top cabinet and advisory roles, Trump’s foreign-policy plans are still a mystery.

Trump Appointments Send an Ominous Signal

By David Rothkopf
November 14, 2016 - 5:56 pm

Inexperience, horrible judgment, and a bad man are an awful combination.

Can President Trump Undo Obama’s Legacy?

By David Rothkopf
November 11, 2016 - 8:35 am

A stunning upset that sent shockwaves around the world is sinking in. Is the world order forever changed?

What Happened?

By David Rothkopf
November 9, 2016 - 8:19 am

The unthinkable is now the reality, and the hard work for both those who supported Trump and for those who opposed him is now just beginning.

How to Survive a Trump Hangover

By David Rothkopf
November 7, 2016 - 9:32 pm

The United States has endured what is arguably one of the most polarizing elections in recent history. How will America recover once it’s over?

The News We’re Missing Because of the U.S. Presidential Election

By David Rothkopf
October 31, 2016 - 10:00 pm

Campaign news might be dominating headlines, but it’s the stack of international problems awaiting the next president that really deserves our attention.

Battlegrounds: The Fight for Mosul and Election Day Disruptions

By David Rothkopf
October 24, 2016 - 10:34 pm

What will come next in the offensive against the Islamic State in Iraq? And should U.S. voters be wary of a cyberattack on Nov. 8?

This Moment, This America

By David Rothkopf
October 24, 2016 - 6:08 pm

This election is revealing not only the greatness of democracy but the greatness of the American people. Now go vote.

Could America Get Even Uglier?

By David Rothkopf
October 17, 2016 - 11:08 pm

Racism, nativism, and anti-Semitism are disturbingly apparent in this year’s presidential race. But what comes after November 8 could disrupt American democracy itself.

How Much Did the Second Debate Change the Race for the Oval Office?

By David Rothkopf
October 10, 2016 - 10:56 pm

The hot mic tape, dissension in the GOP, and another defense of an aggressive Russia has put Donald Trump on the ropes. But whether or not Hillary Clinton landed her political punches remains to be seen.