December 7, 2016

World War II and the Origins of American Unease

Seventy-five years ago today, there was little doubt among American leaders that war with Japan was coming. The general public had forebodings, but not with the clarity of its leaders. Still, neither expected the attack to come at Pearl Harbor. For the American public, it was a bolt from the blue, compounded by the destruction of much of the U.S. Pacific fleet. Read more...

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ECONOMY 

Negotiating NAFTA's Future

The U.S. and Mexican economies have become so integrated that the tariffs imposed in the wake of a withdrawal would probably raise prices for consumers in both countries and reduce cross-border trade.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS 

A Truth About 'Post-Truth'

Nearly a month has passed since American voters gave the presidency, seemingly against all odds, to Donald Trump. Malicious intent is at work in the propagation of falsehood. But that's only part of the story.

GEOPOLITICAL DIARY

Iran Takes Its Grievances Online

As Tehran and Riyadh vie for regional influence, cyberspace is emerging as their next theater of war.

Learn more about Iran; watch Iran's Geographic Challenge.

POLITICS

Taiwan, Trump and a Telephone

With his characteristic bluntness, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has, at least briefly, wiped away some diplomatic niceties and sent China a clear message: If Beijing wants to sit at the grown-ups' table, it will have to act like an adult. His method for doing so? A 10-minute phone call to the president of Taiwan. 

For more on the foreign policy of the Trump presidency, listen to our Stratfor Talks podcast episode on the subject.

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