James Traub

James Traub is a regular contributor to Foreign Policy, a nonresident fellow at New York University’s Center on International Cooperation, and author of the book What Was Liberalism? The Past, Present and Promise of A Noble Idea.

Stories by James Traub
An Iraqi protester clad with the national flag takes part in anti-government demonstrations at Tahrir square in the capital Baghdad, on Dec. 30.

Governments Can Kill Protesters—but Not Protest
The Year in Review |
New and old forms of wind power

There’s Only One Way for Democracies to Save the Planet
Feature |
2020 Democratic presidential candidates.

The Fire in Syria Is Shedding Light on the United States
Voice |
Susan Rice, former U.S. national security advisor, and Samantha Power, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

The Women Who Shaped Obama’s Foreign Policy
Review |
Beto O'Rourke carries his son Henry O'Rourke on his shoulder as they march along the US Mexico border in protest of President Donald Trump's proposed border wall, February 11 in El Paso, Texas.

Liberals Need National Borders
Voice |
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Who’s More Powerful, Jeff Bezos or Mohammed bin Salman? Neither.

The Journey of John Bolton: From Right-Wing Zealot to Rock of the Republic

In Israel’s Endless Elections, Female Candidates Have Been the Biggest Losers

Robert O’Brien Is the Anti-Bolton

Will Bolton’s Bombshell Affect the Impeachment Trial?
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