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There Goes America
There Goes America
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PS editors, Richard K. Sherwin, J. Bradford DeLong, Ian Buruma, Orville Schell, Peter SingerWithin his first month back in the White House, Donald Trump has upended US foreign policy and launched an all-out assault on the country’s constitutional order. With US institutions bowing or buckling as the administration takes executive power to unprecedented extremes, the establishment of an authoritarian regime cannot be ruled out.
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In AI We Trust?
In AI We Trust?
William H. Janeway explains why even cutting-edge innovations are not immune to the world’s inherent unpredictability. -
The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Ukrainian Peace
The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Ukrainian Peace
Gene Frieda warns that by punishing the victim, the US is setting up Europe for another war. -
Europe Alone
Europe Alone
Daniela Schwarzer explains what the European Union must do now that America has walked away from the transatlantic relationship. -
Germany at a Crossroads
Germany at a Crossroads
Ulrike Malmendier, et al. urge policymakers to pursue bold structural reforms, rather than clinging to an outdated growth model. -
Will We Squander the AI Opportunity?
Will We Squander the AI Opportunity?
Daron Acemoglu worries that the technology is on track to disempower, rather than complement, most of humanity. -
How Trump Can Achieve Sustained Growth
How Trump Can Achieve Sustained Growth
Michael R. Strain foresees the US president building on a strong economy, so long as he steers clear of populist policies. -
What If the US Leaves the IMF and the World Bank?
What If the US Leaves the IMF and the World Bank?
Ngaire Woods thinks the Trump administration’s approach jeopardizes America’s geopolitical and economic interests. -
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The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Ukrainian Peace
The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Ukrainian Peace
Feb 21, 2025 Gene Frieda warns that by punishing the victim, the US is setting up Europe for another war.
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There Goes America
There Goes America
Feb 21, 2025 PS Commentators consider the likely consequences of Donald Trump’s assault on US institutions.
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In AI We Trust?
In AI We Trust?
Feb 21, 2025 William H. Janeway explains why even cutting-edge innovations are not immune to the world’s inherent unpredictability.
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How Trump Can Achieve Sustained Growth
How Trump Can Achieve Sustained Growth
Feb 20, 2025 Michael R. Strain foresees the US president building on a strong economy, so long as he steers clear of populist policies.
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Europe Alone
Europe Alone
Feb 20, 2025 Daniela Schwarzer explains what the European Union must do now that America has walked away from the transatlantic relationship.
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In AI We Trust?
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