September | 2019 | Watching America

Spain: The Russian Scheme, at a Standstill

Marta Quirós Alarcón - September 30, 2019. Published in ABC

Mexico: Making a Success of Doing America’s Dirty Work

Robin Koerner - September 30, 2019. Published in Excelsior

The harsh reality is that, while Trump is in power, he will be able to threaten and impose tariffs as he wishes ... The bully in the north has won and will, sooner or later, blackmail us again.

United Kingdom: A Year on from Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder, and Saudi Arabia Is Lurching Toward Hysterical Chaos

Lalatendu Das - September 30, 2019. Published in Independent

Mexico: Migration Yes, Security No

Robin Koerner - September 30, 2019. Published in Excelsior

[W]hy there has been so much success in meeting Trump's requests and so little response to the demand for greater security by the public.

Netherlands: World Leaders’ Optimism at Climate Summit Met by Climate Activist Greta Thunberg’s Anger

Robin Koerner - September 30, 2019. Published in De Volkskrant

[G]lobal polarization has also infiltrated international climate politics.

Spain: After the Hurricane

Stephen Routledge - September 29, 2019. Published in El Pais

With kindling in Venezuela, the Persian Gulf, North Korea and Afghanistan, Hurricane Bolton provided the incentive to light it.

U.A.E.: Trump Impeachment Probe Sets Stage for Bigger 2020 Battle

Lalatendu Das - September 29, 2019. Published in Khaleej Times

The battle for America only gets bitter and louder with this episode. The show must go on.

Qatar: Is the Cover-up Worse Than Trump’s Call to Ukrainian President?

Lalatendu Das - September 29, 2019. Published in Gulf Times

China: US Meddling in Hong Kong To Backfire

Lalatendu Das - September 29, 2019. Published in Global Times

India: Raja Mandala: India and the US Need To Address the Vexed Issues in Trade

Lalatendu Das - September 29, 2019. Published in The Indian Express

India: The Impeachment Push against Trump

Lalatendu Das - September 29, 2019. Published in Hindustan Times

This time, the evidence seems stronger. Trump’s support, too, appears to be weakening as the election approaches.

Taiwan: A 21st Century Opium War

Jennifer Sampson - September 29, 2019. Published in UDN

Nearly 50,000 people in the U.S. die from synthetic opioids each year.

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