GPF Team

Turkey’s threats to Manbij, developments in Germany, Russia hints at compromise in Ukraine

Domestic problems are affecting German and U.S. behavior in eerily similar ways. In both countries, a widening gap in wealth inequality is creating the conditions for potentially radical political change. This trend is creating serious political problems: In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel is cobbling together a coalition after German voters turned outside the mainstream to voice their frustration with the status quo. In the U.S., the government is squabbling with itself rather than efficiently solving problems, whether at home or abroad.

For Australia, the dilemma ultimately comes down to the fact that its key security partner is at odds with its top economic partner.

When will the president make a clear decision?

Turkish forces in Qatar, Hamas in the Golan Heights, instability in Aden

They need nuclear deterrence, and for now, that means they need the United States.