The Atlantic (August 22)
“Yes, Trump can hurt Canada more than Canada can hurt Trump. That part of Trump’s thinking is true. But wars are not decided only by the question Who can inflict more pain? Wars are also decided by the question Who can endure more pain? Trump’s failure to accept this truth is why he lost the Iran war—and why he is losing his trade wars.”
Tags: Canada, Endure, Failure, Hurt, Inflict, Iran war, Lost, Pain, Thinking, Trade wars, True, Trump, Truth, Wars
The Economist (November 2)
“Even as wars rage and the geopolitical climate darkens, the world economy has been an irrepressible source of cheer…. Unfortunately, however, this good cheer cannot last. The foundations for today’s growth look unstable. Peer ahead, and threats abound.”
Tags: Climate, Foundations, Geopolitical, Growth, Irrepressible, Threats, Unstable, Wars, World economy
Chicago Tribune (March 3)
“The idea behind European unity is that countries bound together are likelier to create wealth than to start wars…. Being part of the EU isn’t about losing control, it’s about ensuring stature. We hope our cousins choose to Bremain.”
