Why governmental transparency will not work without strong leadership
Aug 08, 2017 15:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Walter Shaub, the former director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, has warned that President Donald Trumps conflicts of interest could put America at the risk of becoming a kleptocracy: that is, a country led by...
US under Trump Series: Trump’s fight with Congress likely to worsen after Presidential power curb
Aug 03, 2017 13:11 pm UTC| Commentary
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia into law after both houses of the Congress passed the bill with an overwhelming majority, leaving the President no option but to sign...
U.S. under Trump Series: Trump’s FBI nominee approved by Senate with overwhelming majority
Aug 02, 2017 08:50 am UTC| Commentary Politics
Given the fact that Democrats always tend to take actions against the Trump administration and delay or oppose the nominees whenever possible, President Trumps nomination for the FBI director, Christopher Wray got approved...
Three big problems with Trump's new NAFTA plan
Jul 25, 2017 14:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The Trump administration has outlined its plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It says the US will seek a much better agreement that reduces the trade deficit between the US and its...
Who's who in the Godfather version of Trump's White House
Jul 20, 2017 17:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The never-ending scandals surrounding the Trump administration reached hysterical levels recently with the allegation that in 2016 Trumps eldest son, Donald Jr., met with Russians allegedly linked with the Kremlin to...
Jul 11, 2017 09:51 am UTC| Commentary Politics
President Trump eldest son Donald Trump Jr. might be called upon by the Senate Intelligence Committee to question about a meeting that took place in June 2016 at the Trump Tower between Trump Jr., President Trumps...
Trump Administration Blatantly Disregards Science, White House Science Division Is Empty
Jul 08, 2017 16:25 pm UTC| Technology Politics
Based on his past statements that completely disregard science, scientists, and scientific data, no one can accuse President Donald Trump of being an avid fan of the field. However, a recent report reveals the true extent...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight