Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostThe State of Opposition Politics in RussiaOn April 4, the Brookings Center on the United States and Europe welcomed Vladimir Kara-Murza as part of a panel to discuss how Russian…Apr 14, 2018Apr 14, 2018
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostAn Unceremonious DismissalAndrew McCabe was, by most accounts, a model public servant. A 21-year veteran of the F.B.I., his tenure as Deputy Director — the chief…Mar 24, 2018Mar 24, 2018
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostAn Unfortunate State of Affairs: Why This Latest Lawsuit MattersLast Tuesday, adult film actress Stephanie Clifford filed suit against President Trump in the Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging that a…Mar 10, 2018Mar 10, 2018
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostTrump and Climate Change: A Disaster in the MakingOne of the most striking differences between the Obama and Trump administrations has been the approach to climate change. The recently…Feb 24, 2018Feb 24, 2018
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostThe Forgotten War: Why Yemen Matters3 years of fighting, and 3 failed peace attempts. 4.5 million malnourished children, 10,000 people killed, 3 million forced to flee their…Feb 13, 2018Feb 13, 2018
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostFor Trump, the Rules Don’t ApplyFor Trump and the GOP, the rules of accountability don’t apply.Dec 11, 2017Dec 11, 2017
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostA Budding Bromance: Trump’s Love for the Samurai NationA massive rally filled with patriotism and thinly veiled military threats. Several hours of golf, followed by an American burger and the…Nov 11, 2017Nov 11, 2017
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostThe Necessity of Student Political EngagementProximity to politics should not be a prerequisite for political engagement.Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
Becky TwaalfhoveninThe Pensive PostBuilding the (Trade) WallTrump’s campaign promise could soon become a reality. Is it a good idea?Oct 13, 2017Oct 13, 2017
Becky TwaalfhovenThe Death of Diplomacy: How Trump’s Firebrand Tactics Are Destroying Our ReputationPresident Trump’s way of operating is fundamentally different . It’s destroying our relationships.Oct 12, 2017Oct 12, 2017
