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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

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Trump’s attacks on Spain only serve Putin’s interests

President Trump’s tirades against the only European nation that is being honest about its situation is self-defeating.

04.11.2025 10

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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

How a liberal post-communist Russia became the West’s enemy

There was a brief moment in the 1990s when it appeared that Russia was heading toward a European-style democracy.

18.09.2025 10

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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

What the world loses when America stops fighting for free elections

It appears that the world’s leader in democracy promotion and election observation is turning its back on a vital element of democracy. 

13.08.2025 10

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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

An unbound president goes to war 

There should be no doubt that President Trump exceeded his authority in taking the nation to war without congressional approval.

27.06.2025 10

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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

Live updates: Mike Lee deletes X posts; Trump weighs Iran moves

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) deleted a series of tweets on Tuesday that promoted unfounded conspiracy theories about the man suspected in the deadly...

17.06.2025 20

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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor

Trump’s attack on USAID is only part of his attack on Africa

Cutting aid to Africa, eliminating trade access to U.S. markets and taxing remittances is a triple whammy for African nations.

17.06.2025 10

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J. Brian Atwood, Opinion Contributor