Dobbs vs Roe vs Wade

The American Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade will have major ramifications for the court itself, as well as for abortion rights in that country.

America remains on top despite China’s quest for dominance

The United States remains the world’s pre-eminent power, despite the rapid rise in Chinese wealth, power and ambition around the world.

Trump v the Republican Party

The midterm Republican primaries are showcasing the battle between Trump-loyalists and traditional Republican conservatives. It’s our first electoral insight into the aftermath of the Trump Presidency.

Fractured domestic politics hamstrings US foreign policy

American foreign policy has been weakened by the deeply divided partisan forces on its domestic scene, not least in its timid reaction to Russia’s belligerence in Ukraine.

Arvanitakis on American politics: A week in politics the Democrats must learn from

A slew of recent election results bodes trouble for President Biden and a Democratic party struggling to connect with the American people, despite the calamity of the Trump regime.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Biden’s score card

Twelve months after Donald Trump’s tumultuous election defeat, how can we assess the achievements of the Biden Administration and the challenges which still lie ahead? Here are four areas worth reflecting on.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Texas has not got what it wished for with its abortion laws

A controversial new law restricting the right to abortion in Texas has opened a legal minefield which may have unexpected consequences for activists on both sides of the debate.

Arvanitakis on American Politics: What can we learn from Afghanistan?

Afghanistan presents all of us with moral, strategic and policy challenges on an international, national, and personal level. Let us hope that world leaders learn from it.

Was the USA reckless or ruthless in its Afghanistan withdrawal?

Biden meant what he said when he confirmed the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, so China would be foolish to assume he doesn’t mean what he says in facing up to their challenge in the Pacific and beyond.

Arvanitakis on American politics: What’s happening on the border?

US President Joe Biden must walk a fine line on immigration policy. If it is seeing as being too harsh, there will be a revolt amongst its own ranks, but if it appears too lax, the Republicans are ready to pounce.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The debates on free speech

Freedom of speech is a foundation of modern democracy, but arguments over its boundaries and effects continue to rage, not least in the United States where concerns over Donald Trump’s false claims of electoral fraud and the influence of social media platforms continue to reverberate.

Winning the war for innovation

In its bid to stay competitive with China, Washington confronts the challenge of creating a global innovation order that is rules-based and safeguards the interests of both developed and developing countries.