Two Obamas, Two Americas

There may be no best solution, but only choices between different forms of horror.

If Trump were to implement his threat, he would, in essence, be Vladimir Putin's partner in crime in a war of aggression that violates international law.

What perhaps remains unresolved, is how long the American electorate will allow Trump to reduce their country into a paranoia state, an empire of appalling tantrums and ragtag diplomacy.

As competition increases between the U.S. and China, there is a race to see who will be able to colonize the moon first.