David Ignatius's Blog, page 47

How Russia and China are attempting to rewrite cyberworld order

The nations that have subverted the Internet most aggressively now want to police it.

With Armenian captives at issue, conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh continues to rankle

U.S. officials have advocated for the release of 52 Armenians still held by Azerbaijan.

Biden faces the world’s most dangerous problems in North Korea and Taiwan

Even as he focuses on domestic priorities, the president is looking for ways to project strength to potential adversaries, especially China.

China is convinced America is in decline. Biden has a chance to change that.

China believes it has the upper hand because of the United States’ internal divisions.

Russia’s disinformation campaign will keep rolling, as long as Republicans are gullible enough

Republican talking points are a rehash of Russian propaganda.

The post-pandemic economy will boom — but not for all

The post-pandemic economy will be harsher and more unequal without action.

The Biden administration is willing to take a calculated risk to end our longest war

Biden wants out, but Trump’s attempt at a hasty withdrawal has made it harder.

How the Pentagon is campaigning against white extremism in its ranks

A long-standing problem finally gets the urgency it needs.

The U.S. is quietly mobilizing its economy against China

America is moving toward industrial policy to meet China’s challenge.

The United States failed Khashoggi. It can protect others like him.

The Biden administration won’t punish Khashoggi’s murderers. But it can still defend other dissidents.