Leif KnutsenAbout a party the summer I was 17What do we remember, what do we think we remember, and what are we unable to recall about events several decades ago, when we were…Oct 2, 2018Oct 2, 2018
Leif KnutsenMaking sense of the Kavanaugh controversyI have tried to sort through the noise and understand what animates those who want Kavanaugh seated in the US Supreme Court without any…Sep 30, 2018Sep 30, 2018
Leif KnutsenUnderstanding resentment against the Paris agreementIt is of practical necessity that heads of state or government sign international treaties and agreements before they are ratified. And it…Jun 4, 2017Jun 4, 2017
Leif KnutsenPredictions about the Trump presidency are worthlessBad policies and incompetent leadership can sometimes lead to good things, for two reasons.Jan 22, 2017Jan 22, 2017
Leif KnutsenOne of many analyses to come (I hope)A British study seems to confirm parts of conventional wisdom, but leaves unresolved two very unpleasant questions.Nov 21, 2016Nov 21, 2016
Leif KnutsenWhat Trump-dreams may comeTo wish Trump success seems like the patriotic thing to do. We don’t want him to bring the republic down, after all; and anyone who puts…Nov 19, 2016Nov 19, 2016
Leif KnutsenPushing up the grassroots to mitigate TrumpIf there every was a time in recent history to exercise citizenship, it’s now. Here are some suggestions what to do, some guidance on how…Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
Leif KnutsenI don’t buy the “elitist” narrativeThe answer is not in being less elitist, but in showing humility in the right places. And I have a sugggestion.Nov 13, 2016Nov 13, 2016
Leif KnutsenWhat might happen the next year or soWhat will be the fate of president-elect Trump?Nov 10, 20161Nov 10, 20161