Laurence ClaussenNov 21, 20228 minTwelve Years of Change in the Middle EastRecently, I’ve wanted to write a piece about the Middle East. But what to write about? What country should I focus on? And even if I...
Laurence ClaussenJun 25, 20226 minIndifference and Ignorance: The West's Latin America PolicyEARLIER THIS MONTH, the Summit of the Americas took place, hosted by President Biden in Los Angeles. I heard about it through a headline...
Laurence ClaussenMay 20, 20224 minWhy Russia's invasion is driving the world apart...and pushing it back in timeLast summer, I wrote about how both the United States and China were pushing for autarky (self-sufficiency), trying to uncouple their...
Laurence ClaussenApr 1, 20224 minRewatching The West Wing in 2022About a month ago I started rewatching The West Wing with my girlfriend, right from the beginning. We have since finished all seven...