Nicholas Grossman
political science professor at the University of Illinois
Nicholas Grossman is a political science professor at the University of Illinois, editor of Arc Digital and the author of “Drones and Terrorism.”
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Why JD Vance keeps trying to help Russia win the war with Ukraine
The vice president pushed a Russia-friendly peace plan, which tracks with his far-right worldview that sees Putin as an “anti-woke” culture war ally.
Opinion
Let’s count the ways Trump’s reported Ukraine plan rewards Vladimir Putin
The U.S. proposal rewards Russian aggression — no real surprise given the president’s history of leaning harder on Zelenskyy than Putin.
MS NOW Opinion
Trump’s Nobel peace prize campaign is the least important part of the Israel-Hamas deal
If the ceasefire holds, the administration deserves much credit. But the fixation on Trump getting a prize distracts from things that actually matter.
MS NOW Opinion
Democrats shouldn’t bail out Trump as the government shutdown drags on
The best time for the opposition to take a stand, rather than settle for untrustworthy promises, is right now.
MS NOW Opinion
The real reason Trump’s so publicly frustrated with Putin
President Trump wanted to play hero in the Russia-Ukraine war. Vladimir Putin won’t allow it.
MS NOW Opinion
You can’t bomb knowledge. Trump’s attack isn’t the end of Iran’s nuclear threat.
The U.S. most likely damaged but didn’t totally destroy the nuclear facilities it targeted or end Iran’s nuclear program.
MS NOW Opinion
Israel’s fight with Iran could end up drawing the U.S. into a regime-change war
President Trump says the warring Israel and Iran “should make a deal” — but wars have a way of spinning out of control.
MS NOW Opinion
The farce of Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks
America’s current leaders place the onus for peace on Ukraine, blaming the victim for the war.
MS NOW Opinion
Trump’s trade policies threaten to strengthen China, not weaken it
International economic integration will continue, with or without the U.S. — and China will benefit most.
MS NOW Opinion
Trump’s handling of Ukraine proves Russian propaganda is working
As Carl von Clausewitz wrote in the 19th century, “the aggressor is always peace-loving. … He would prefer to take over our country unopposed.”