As NATO nations battle over “burden sharing,” Arjun Singh explores the ‘2%’ spending rule and Donald Trump’s record on ensuring allies meet it.
Tag: 2016
Budget 2017: For International Assistance, Less is More
In substance and in tone, Budget 2017 takes a very different approach to international affairs than its predecessor.
Conspiracies, Misinformation, and the Dysphoria of Politics
The 2016 US election has been a watershed for the rise of conspiracy theories in public discussion and policy. Their popularity will have serious consequences for international politics.
The Rise of Post-Truths
Post-truth was named Word of the Year in 2016. Ashley McIntyre looks at how the rise of non-traditional news sources and personal opinions are overruling the truth.
Two Months of Firsts for Women in the US Military
Grace Lee discusses recent milestones for women in the US military.