August | 2018 | Watching America

Mexico: Uncertainty over NAFTA Continues

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2018. Published in Excelsior

At this point in the game, it does not surprise us that Donald Trump is a jerk who says whatever he wants.

Canada: Canada Had a Friend in John McCain

Rejeanne Lacroix - August 31, 2018. Published in iPolitics

Nigeria: Adieu, Sen. John Sydney McCain (1936- 2018)

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in The Guardian

We call on the senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to emulate the sterling qualities of the late senator: they should always stand for that which is fair, just and equitable for humanity.

United Kingdom: Trump’s Claim That He Wants To Leave the WTO Removes Our Last Fig Leaf of Protection for a No-Deal Brexit

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in Independent

U.K.: The Guardian View on Trump’s Palestinian Policy: Setting Fire to the Ground

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in The Guardian

U.A.E.: Have a Heart for the Plight of Palestine

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in Khaleej Times

If the issue isn't resolved soon, all that will remain of Palestine will be its memories.

China: China Has Key Role To Play in North Korea Despite Trump Claim

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in South China Morning Post

India: Google Could Face Regulatory Headwinds in the US

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in Hindustan Times

Google does have an outsized effect on how we live. Businesses can rarely survive being ranked outside the first three pages of its search results.

India: The Final Frontier of Populism?

Lalatendu Das - August 31, 2018. Published in The Hindu

A judiciary dismissive of the popular will could disrupt the balance of power among the branches; but a judiciary subservient to majoritarianism will certainly undermine democracy.

Italy: From ‘Sexgate’ to ‘Russiagate’: The Risks Trump Runs for Porn Star

Robin Koerner - August 31, 2018. Published in Il Sole 24 Ore

“Stormygate” could lead to “Russiagate”

Czech Republic: It’s Too Early for Impeachment – Trump Can Talk Himself into Ruin

Robin Koerner - August 30, 2018. Published in Aktualne.cz

Democrats shouldn’t talk about impeachment ... At the moment, Trump’s inability to shut up totally suffices.

Canada: How Mike Pence Can Help Canada on NAFTA

Rejeanne Lacroix - August 30, 2018. Published in The Globe and Mail

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