PETER TRUBOWITZ
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​Selected Commentary
2016+

2023

  • The Republicans’ thin midterm majority means that it doesn’t matter who they elect as Speaker of the House. LSE (1/5/2023)​​
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2022

  • As Biden hosts Macron, gaps on Ukraine, trade, and China remain to be resolved. LSE (12/1/2022)
  • The Democrats overperformed in the 2022 midterms because they and Joe Biden have delivered on domestic policy. LSE (11/11/2022) 
  • With the conflict at a standstill, the US is narrowing its sights in Ukraine. LSE (6/6/ 2022)
  • Russia is gambling that it will withstand the US and NATO’s response to its invasion of Ukraine. LSE (2/24/2022)
  • What Russia’s Ukraine invasion threats mean for Biden and NATO. LSE (2/15/22)
  • Three debates are now unfolding over what kind of democracy America is.  LSE (1/14/2022)
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2021​

  • Biden’s messy Afghanistan withdrawal has increased the need to deliver on his domestic agenda, LSE (9/2/2021)
  • To return the US to the global stage, Biden must first strengthen the country’s domestic foundations.  with Charles Kupchan, LSE (5/1/2021)
  • What Trump’s impeachment and acquittal means for the American Republic. LSE (2/15/2021) 
  • Biden’s foreign policy will likely focus on rebuilding bridges with allies, pressing China, and ensuring international relationships benefit Americans again.  LSE (1/20/2021) 
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2020


  • Why Trump needs Congress to make a deal on the next COVID-19 stimulus package. LSE (7/28/2020)
  • November nightmare: How Trump could exploit absentee ballot counting delays to contest the election results. LSE (7/20/2020)​
  • Trump's leadership deficit is what's hurting him in the polls. LSE (7/20/2020)
  • Trump’s reactions to the George Floyd protests are a provocative display of presidential overreach. LSE (6/3/2020)
  • Are US and Chinese leaders passing the stress test posed by the Covid-19 crisis? LSE (4/21/2020)
  • Super Tuesday was a great night for Joe Biden. LSE (3/4/2020)
  • The Las Vegas Democratic debate: Warren wins as Bloomberg is cut down to size.  LSE (2/20/2020)
  • In killing Soleimani, Trump has chosen tactics over strategy in the Middle East.   LSE ​(1/7/2020)​​​
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2019


  • ​​Why Senate Republican leadership may not run Donald Trump's impeachment trail the way he likes. LSE (12/19/2019)
  • As impeachment hearings begin, Trump's approval ratings may determine whether Republicans stay or break with the President. LSE (11/14/2019)
  • What's next after Speaker Pelosi's impeachment announcement? LSE (9/25/2019) 
  • The timing of Trump's UK visit turns out to be a very good way for the president to take the American public's attention off problems at home. LSE (6/3/2019)
  • Will Dysfunctional Politics Finally End the American Century? Chatham House (5/16/2019)
  • Mueller has left a big question mark hanging over the president's head. LSE (3/25/2019) 
  • Trump's immigration speech shows he knows he is losing the shutdown. LSE (1/9/2019)
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2018


  • ​U.S. Midterm Elections: What the Results Mean. Chatham House (11/7/2018)
  • Americans have voted to put a check on Donald Trump and on his vision for the country. LSE (11/7/2018)
  • The results of next week’s midterm elections will either force Trump to play defense 24/7 or hobble the Democratic Party. LSE (10/31/2018)
  • For Trump, the principal focus on China is domestic and not geopolitical.  LSE (10/1/2018)
  • Presidents usually stay out of British politics, but this is no ordinary president. LSE ​(7/10/2018)
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2017


  • Theresa May’s White House visit is risky for her but could pay off for Trump.  LSE (1/27/2017)
  • ​​Trump is redefining America’s terms of international engagement.  LSE (1/11/2017)​
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2016


  • ​Trump’s victory will fuel the growing backlash against globalization in the West. LSE (11/28/2016)
  • ​How Did Trump Win and What Happens Next? Chatham House (11/10/2016)​
  • What to look for tomorrow: minority turnout and will Republicans come home to Trump?  LSE (11/7/2016)
  • With the conventions now over,  we can look forward to a very closely fought presidential election. LSE (8/1/2016)
  • Trump or not, Obama’s successor may seek to trim America’s sails internationally. LSE (4/21/2016)
  • Today’s Michigan primary will show how well Trump’s economic message resonates with GOP voters. LSE (3/8/2016)
  • Super Tuesday will show just how deep support for Trump and Sanders really is. LSE (2/29/2016)
  • Donald Trump’s success in South Carolina shows that for many voters, anti-establishment sentiment continues to run strong.  LSE (2/21/2016)
  • ​How the “Trump factor” came to dominate the 2016 election. LSE (1/29/2016)
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