What Are Erik Prince’s Plans For The Second Trump Administration? – OpEd
New plans from Erik Prince, a persistent figure in America’s private military complex, signal a wider push to privatize government
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Author: John P. Ruehl
John P. Ruehl is an Australian-American journalist living in Washington, D.C. He is a contributing editor to Strategic Policy and a contributor to several other foreign affairs publications.
Articles by John P. Ruehl :
United Steelworkers Lead Mobilization Drive As American Unions Face Growing Vulnerability – OpEd
The USW must navigate factionalism while championing labor rights amid rising anti-union pressures and global trade fragmentation. In March 2025,
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Trump’s Global Tariffs Are Meant For China – OpEd
The latest tariff blitz has China in the crosshairs. Building on earlier efforts by previous administrations, Trump’s abrasiveness risks weakening
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What Happens When Russian And Ukrainian Soldiers Come Home? – OpEd
Russian and Ukrainian soldiers will eventually largely lay down their arms, but as the Soviet Afghanistan War shows, returning from
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What Will Tech Moguls Do With Their Wealth? – OpEd
Tech billionaires are embedding themselves in U.S. economic systems while experimenting with new ways to manage their fortunes. Lacking traditional
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Trump’s Bid To Transform International Relations May Succeed – OpEd
Eliminating bureaucracy and abandoning the world order that the U.S. helped build may allow Trump to recalibrate foreign policy, at
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Trump’s Address To Congress Highlights The Absence Of Opposition – OpEd
The relentless resistance that defined Trump’s first term has faded into an unsettling quiet. A perfect storm of factors has
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The Coming Age Of Border Changes? – OpEd
Trump’s remarks on annexing territory and recognizing Russian and Israeli territorial gains may align with his geopolitical ambitions, but the
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Foreign Companies Driving The Global Privatization Of Domestic Infrastructure – Analysis
Foreign entities have secured profitable positions in once-public domestic infrastructure. The pursuit of short-term cash has sacrificed long-term revenue streams
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Who Will Manage Global IP Protections? – Analysis
The growth of new technologies and geopolitical rivalries has complicated international IP protection. WIPO’s flexible, mediating approach may succeed where
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