The Commentator
Trump's victory is not just a revolt of the political Right. Huge numbers of Democrats were appalled that Hillary Clinton was forced upon them by their own party establishment. Bewildered elites in democracies everywhere are being rejected. If they don't change tack, they consign themselves to oblivion
Michael Weiss, Daily Beast
The Kremlin's English propaganda channel wasn't exactly giddy at the prospect of President Trump. But boy, did they love the idea of Clinton going down.
Fintan O'Toole, Irish Times
There is still another America, an America that will wake up feeling it has lost its country
Jacob Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declared on Sunday that it had launched an operation to retake the city of Raqqa â the Islamic State's de facto capital and the center of gravity of all IS operations in theà Syrian-Iraqi theater. The U.S. has been hinting that a Raqqa offensive was in the works for weeks now, and U.S. officials greeted the announcement with optimism. U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said this marked the âÂÂnext stepâ in the fight to destroy the Islamic State... Читать дальше...
Robert Merry, National Interest
Trump revealed through his often Quixotic campaign that millions of Americans agreed with him that the real threat came from the country's ruling elites.
Joshua Keating, Slate
Not surprisingly, Putin wasà quick to congratulateà Trump on his victory, expressing his hope for better U.S.-Russia relations. The Russian parliament erupted inà applause after it was confirmed, and the country's mediaà is on cloud nine.Also celebrating Trump on Wednesday are the leadersà of far-right nationalist parties throughout Europe, many of whom haveà their own murky links to Moscow.Ã
Economist
It remains improbable. But it would be unwise to rule it out.
Peter Ward, NK News
Continuation of status quo, or ROK paying more for troops, appear possible outcomes.
Daniel Larison, The American Conservative
A Trump foreign policy will probably be highly unilateralist, preoccupied with terrorism and Iran, and fixated mostly on the Middle East.
David Ignatius, Washington Post
The inexperienced executive could dismantle traditional U.S. alliances and more.
James Stavridis, Time
From Russia to ISIS, here's what sits in President-elect Trump's inbox
Dan Peleschuk, WP Review
CHISINAU, MoldovaâÂÂMost headlines about Moldova would have you believe this former Soviet republic of 3.5 million people is torn between East and West, the impoverished victim of a battle for influence on the European Union's doorstep that pits Brussels against Moscow.
Harold James, Project Syndicate
Financial markets are giving a thumbs-down to Brexit, and they are right to do so. But because it is finance, rather than democratic civil society, that is pushing back against the UK's decision to leave the EU, the Brexit debate will grow more bitter, and the fallout will become more severe.
Shireen Hunter, LobeLog
Although disappointed about the economic benefits flowing from the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran's political leadership feels fairly certain that at least the threat of a potential Uâ¦
Karina Orlova, The American Interest
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov puts his foot downâÂÂand the Russian President obeys.
Marcel Rosenbach, Der Spiegel
As their reach has grown, social networks have become true political players: They can mobilize voters and bombard specific users with a candidate's content. Next year's German federal election will likely be the country's first data-driven campaign, and some lawmakers are worried.
Gordon Chang, WA Journal
Following President Rodrigo Duterte's visit, Beijing is allowing Philippine fishing vessels access to Scarborough Shoal. But for how long?
Iris Leal, Haaretz
The lives of many citizens are characterized by social detachment, economic insecurity, helplessness or, in brief, a life of quiet desperation. They are the most vulnerable to brainwashing.
Akiva Eldar, Al-Monitor
President Barack Obama must now muster the courage to fulfill his 2009 Cairo speech pledge to push for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Prashanth Parameswaran, The Diplomat
A deeper look at what lies ahead for the next administration.
BBC News
The USA's northern neighbour looks on the Republican candidate with a mixture of horror and fascination, says Bill Law.
Tim Hedges, The Commentator
Italy has benefited enormously from the European Union but now it is a net contributor and suffers the consequences of the disastrous single currency. How long will it be before the Italians decide enough is enough?
Gordon Brown, Guardian
By giving more power to the regions, we can create aà confident, more equal and outward-looking Britain.
