Disregard the Pessimists: President Trump Will Continue Efforts to Denuclearize North Korea
May/June 2026 Insights on North Korea In the upcoming May/June 2026 issue of Foreign Affairs, John H. Park and Victor Cha, both seasoned voices in Washington’s foreign policy circles, present a rather bleak outlook. Park’s piece, “How Did North Korea Win?” suggests that Kim Jong Un has achieved a “strange victory” through his nuclear advancements, […]
Filmmaker Adam McKay Cautions Climate Pessimists to Prepare Food Supplies
Critique of Adam McKay’s Climate Views When he’s not traveling thousands of miles between his Los Angeles home and luxury real estate in Ireland, filmmaker Adam McKay seems intent on amplifying fears about our food supply’s future. Despite the numerous missteps related to environmental policies—evidenced by their unfavorable record—there’s a prevalent narrative that the world […]
The economy under Trump is already showing that the pessimists are entirely mistaken.
There’s a lot to unpack regarding the future of Trump’s economic policies. The US economy actually grew at a rate of 3% in the second quarter, but interestingly, this growth came entirely from the private sector, while government activities saw a decline. On another note, the ADP reported that private sector jobs increased by 104,000 […]
U.S. Created 177,000 Jobs in April, Surpassing Expectations, While Economy Stays Strong Against Pessimists
According to the Labor Department, U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%. This news came despite predictions of a slowdown in the labor market following President Trump’s announcement regarding tariffs. Experts had anticipated the addition of 130,000 jobs while expecting a change in the unemployment rate. Revisions […]