David Ignatius's Blog, page 105

The brave new world of robots and lost jobs

Automation is more of a threat to job security than trade deals or immigration.

At annual experts’ debate on strategy, zero Republicans make the case for Trump

The foreign-policy elite defends globalization in a time of anti-elitism.

The Obama White House walks a tightrope with Turkey

U.S. officials are worried by recent polling data suggesting that 70 percent of Turks believe the U.S. was involved in the July coup.

Why facts don’t matter to Trump’s supporters

When challenged, some people cling even more firmly to their misperceptions.

Let the geeks rule over the Internet

ICANN, not a government or agency, should maintain the structure of cyberspace.

Russia’s DNC hack: A prelude to intervention in November?

U.S. officials worry that the Kremlin may continue to use covert Cold War-era tactics against Hillary Clinton or financial markets.

Is Venezuela the pro-Castro diehards’ last stand?

They seem to be fighting their last battle in Venezuela.

Is a rebuked China taking a timeout?

Chinese leaders’ lack of action after a stinging ruling on the South China Sea may be a sign of civilized diplomacy at work.

Jack Lew heading to G-20 meeting with steady-as-you-go message to global partners

Lew outlined in an interview the message he will take to the gathering in Chengdu this weekend of finance ministers.

A reality check on the Middle East from America’s spy chief

James Clapper says the U.S. should prepare for more violence by al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and successor groups.