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The U.S. Military Can’t Do Everything at Once
Hot spots around the globe mean a heightened risk that any retaliation succeeds.
Denmark’s Army Chief Says He’s Ready to Defend Greenland
Danish forces are moving to the island to show NATO—and Trump—that they’re serious about security.
‘Some Foreign Influence Will Be Hard to Reverse’
China will remain a player in Latin America long after Maduro.
What if There Is No Domino Effect?
Predictions of Cuba’s demise after Maduro’s capture may be greatly exaggerated.
The Hole in Trump’s Rationale for Acquiring Greenland
The office dedicated to countering China and Russia in the Arctic has been axed.
A High-Seas Gambit Humiliates Putin
Trump has pushed Russia out of Latin America and seized tankers while conceding nothing in Europe.
The Big Story: Venezuela and a Warning for Other World Leaders
David Frum and Vivian Salama discuss the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela.
Trump Seizing Greenland Could Set Off a Chain Reaction
After Venezuela, Europeans are taking the president’s threats seriously.
The Fuck-Around-and-Find-Out Presidency
Truman, Reagan, and Monroe wouldn’t approve of the language, but a doctrine is a doctrine, even if it’s only five words long.