Michael Auslin
Without the Emperor, What is Left of Old Japan?
Akihito has signalled that he is ready to abdicate, leaving a hidebound nation whose identity is still defined by its ancient imperial hierarchy
Shock And Awe: Tales Of A Washington Insider
The American establishment pays court to the Oval Office, but now the masses outside the Beltway are turning on their lords and masters
The Next US President Must Carry A Big Stick
The new leader of the free world will face a choice — continue the declinism of Barack Obama or reassert America’s global influence
Underrated: Shinzo Abe
The Japanese Prime Minister’s bold reforms are now paying off
Overrated: Xi Jinping
The Chinese leader is repressive, bullying, and inadequate
The Brexit crunch approaches
Thorny issues remain unresolved as the transition period comes to a close. Yet the hurdles to a deal are not insurmountable
Meritocracy makes a new ruling class
Innovation has often come from hard work by unlettered people. But young progressives now seem to treat education as a proxy for virtue
Some black lives matter more than others
Black Lives Matter misses the point—we should highlight the progress we have made, not split society and trap ourselves in victimhood