David Ignatius's Blog, page 71

Wall Street expects Trump will ease up on Huawei. Don’t be so sure.

Several factors could get in the way, say experts.

Trump loves walls. But he should be careful about a digital barrier with China.

Working with allies — never Trump’s strong suit — will be crucial.

America and Iran are both oddly eager for war

There is no sign that Washington and Tehran are ready to set aside hostilities and talk.

Foreign adversaries have figured Trump out

China and others have learned to play a waiting game with the president.

Iran and U.S. mobilizations could lead to conflict, if there’s a miscalculation

The United States sent an aircraft carrier task force and other assets into the region after officials concluded that Iran was making preparations for a possible military strike on U.S. forces.

The saga of the Chinese mole reads like a spy thriller

A former CIA officer pleads guilty to spying for China, but was he the mole whispered about in CIA corridors?

There’s too much at stake for Trump to leave the Pentagon in limbo

Why is the president waiting to nominate a permanent secretary of defense?

Joe Biden is the best candidate to beat Trump

That’s Job One.

Sri Lanka’s bombings came at a time of ‘terrorism fatigue.’ It’s time to break out of that.

We’re horrified by terrorist violence. But not enough to do the boring but essential thing that has been staring America in the face for 18 years.

The U.S. has lost moral authority under Trump. The Mueller report gives some back.

The United States’ friends around the world should take some reassurance from Thursday’s Mueller report.