David Ignatius's Blog, page 104

The danger of Trump the dealmaker

With respect to Russia, it’s a slippery slope.

North Korea’s ‘grave threat’ may be the next president’s first big test

After this week’s nuclear test, the question is what the U.S. and its allies will do to deter a North Korean regime that keeps upping the stakes.

Don’t be fooled — Donald Trump’s foreign policy is as scary as ever

The candidate proved once again he is unfit to be commander in chief.

Clinton should stop pretending she’s not elite

Hillary Clinton can overwhelm Trump in experience — so she should embrace her insider status.

In Kissinger’s footsteps, Susan Rice steers smooth U.S.-China relations

The U.S. national security adviser has walked the line between cooperation and challenge.

The U.S.’s Syria policy rests on a treacherous fault line

Conflicts between American allies are escalating.

Australians are mortified by Trump’s rise

Only 11 percent support Trump, and 59 percent say their country shouldn’t join in U.S. military action if Trump is elected.

China’s rise presents a dilemma for Australia

In building alliances, government leaders look to America. Business leaders want closer ties to China.

Southeast Asia could be a haven for displaced Islamic State fighters

Experts say the prisons, slums and youth gangs of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines could fuel a resurgence in terrorism.

America is no longer guaranteed military victory. These weapons could change that.

Pentagon officials look to regain conventional U.S. dominance over Russia and China.