Francis Fukuyama, FT
Donald Trump's stunning electoral defeat of Hillary Clinton marks a watershed not just for American politics, but for the entire world order. We appear to be entering a new age of populist nationalism, in which the dominant liberal order that has been constructed since the 1950s has come under attack from angry and energised democratic majorities. The risk of sliding into a world of competitive and equally angry nationalisms is huge, and if this happens it would mark as... Читать дальше...
Nicolas Revise, AFP
As a candidate, Donald Trump promised to tear up the Iran nuclear deal, the signature diplomatic breakthrough of Barack Obama's second term. As president-elect, Trump has been more circumspect, and the United States would face serious international fallout if he made good on his threat.
Vincent Dublado, The Diplomat
The Philippines' president has little regard for human rights as he cracks down on drugs.
Daniel Pipes, Washington Times
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, recently said something astonishing in defense of his foreign policy ignorance: âÂÂThe fact that somebody can dot the i's and cross the t's on a foreign leader or a geographic location then allows them to put our military in harm's way.âÂÂ
Zama Nkosi, Business Day
Technological innovation, in agriculture and other sectors, can improve trade -- and not the other way around.
Anne Applebaum, Mail
Once again, prepare for many to close their eyes and refuse to see what impact the Trump presidency may have on Nato, on Europe and on Britain's hollow âÂÂspecial relationship' with America.
Jens Stoltenberg, The Guardian
We need strong American leadership and Europeans to shoulder their share of the burden -- but above all, we must recognise the value of our partnership.
National Review
Bolton is an ideal pick, and his appointment would be a sign that the Trump administration intends to get off to a strong start.
Mimi Whitefield, MH
Donald Trump has threatened to reverse U.S. Cuba policies, but unraveling commercial deals might require compensation or grandfathering-in companies that have made deals.
Mike Gonzalez, New York Post
The evidence is mounting that President Obama's overzealous defense of his âÂÂopening Cubaâ gambit cost Hillary Clinton the state of Florida. That misstep could end up wiping out most of the president's carefully curated âÂÂlegacyâ achievements.
John Pomfret, WP
Chinese state-run media dubbed him a 'clown.' But he has signaled a more assertive U.S. policy in Asia.
Susan Rice, National Interest
The United States is a Pacific power, underwriting regional stability for more than 70 years.
Smale & Erlanger, NYT
An increasingly divided Europe is looking to Germany, its richest power, to cope with its many problems, some of them longstanding: low growth, a continuing stream of refugees, and increasingly angry and nationalistic electorates.
Timothy Garton Ash, Globe and Mail
If we want to avoid becoming a âÂÂpostliberal world' we must brace ourselves for a generational struggle.
Narayana Kocherlakota, Bloomberg View
The planet's wealthiest and most powerful countries face a slow-moving but potentially devastating political and economic crisis. It now falls to Donald Trump to find a way to combat it.
Mary Dejevsky, Independent
Could it be that this is how revolutions happen in modern industrialised democracies? Are we watching, in fact, a popular revolt by other means: peaceful and through the ballot box, courtesy of universal franchise?
