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Curt Mills, National Interest: Donald Trump’s State of the Union Opportunity
An ensemble of characters is trying to pull Trump in different directions at this critical juncture of his presidency.
The president of the United States enters the House chamber Tuesday night with manifold constraints on his power and interlocutors galore seeking to shape the remainder of his term. As John Bolton, national security advisor, told Politico this week: “So you have a choice. You can serve in the government or you can stand outside. My view is: For the privilege of this job, I am willing to take my losses along with the wins.”
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2019
What to watch during Trump’s State of the Union address -- Laurie Kellman and Darlene Superville, AP
Iran's Battle Over Khamenei's Successor is Just Getting Started -- Geneive Abdo, National Interest
What does Iran want in Afghanistan? -- Maysam Behravesh, Al Jazeera
Missile test: Did Iran backstab the EU? -- Shamil Shams, DW
Another Brexit referendum would be the EU’s worst nightmare -- Jean Quatremer, The Guardian
Why Myanmar’s military will win the Rakhine war -- Anthony Davis, Asia Times
When Trump opens his arms to Kim again, could they close the door on the Korean war? -- John Power, SCMP
Is North Korea’s economy feeling heat from the United States? -- SCMP/Tribune News Service
Analyst: INF Treaty withdrawal presents 'crisis,' North Korea challenges -- Elizabeth Shim, UPI
Japan-South Korean tensions threaten regional security -- Nikkei Asian Review
Taliban outline vision for post-war Afghanistan in Moscow peace talks -- DW
Venezuela is new theater for major powers’ rivalry -- Abhishek Mohanty, Asia Times
Trump Administration Threads the Needle in Venezuela -- Charles Lipson, RCP
Why China wouldn't stop the US military in Venezuela -- Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner
As China rattles its saber, Taiwan turns to US -- Kent Wang, Asia Times
Why China Is Winning the 5G War -- Charles Duan, National Interest
15 years on, is it time to #DeleteFacebook? -- Courtney Tenz, DW
