Outside the Beltway

A coin for Dear Leader.

Energy prices are likely to be affected for some time.

Why not both?

“It takes money to kill bad guys.”

That’s not how any of this works.

When people tell you who they are, believe them the first time.

Shutdown follies are not victimless.

Or “Things to do while the military has an excursion.”

An IR theory that is often misapplied in my view (especially by certain kinds of practitioners).

If the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it.

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

Little Marco has come a long way.

Plus: the Strait of Hormuz.

An update from the Commander-in-Chief.

Presidential fashion choices for solemn occasions.

Well, it’s complicated.

Job losses and an increased unemployment rate.

A majority describe the morality and ethics of their fellow citizens as “bad.”

But, unfortunately, not exactly gone, either.

Or, why having simpletons in charge is a bad idea.

What could go wrong?

Now we know why it started when it did.

Just more evidence of how our institutions help shape our parties.

Are our columnists learning? (I think you know the answer).

The peace president in action.

The nature of war does not change; only its character.

Shooting down cheap drones with expensive missiles is problematic in more ways than one.

Usually president care what the public thinks, especially at times of major military action. Not this time.

More excerpts from excellent columns I’ve read.

I’m sure there’s a plan for that.

Breaking news. Big if true.

Trump’s love of the unilateral is on display with serious consequences.

Apathy all the way down.

“Major combat operations” are underway.

A potential Executive Order on elections.

Trump admin helping pick winners and losers

Are some of us more American than others?

More Americans are living abroad than ever. Probably.

Not so huge.

Will POTUS listen?

The evidence is thin.