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6J.D. Vance Is Having Kamala Harris Problems
Ross Barkan writes about how J.D. Vance is having Kamala Harris problems, a vice-president who is billed as an heir apparent but has been sidelined on policy sounds familiar.
Trump Has Handed the Democrats a New Winning Issue
Ross Barkan argues that Trump's attack on Iran provides Democrats with an opportunity to reclaim their antiwar stance. He suggests this unpopular action by Trump has handed Democrats a winning political issue.
The Day Israel Lost America
Ross Barkan argues that a potential war with Iran is a breaking point in the relationship between America and Israel, which has been deteriorating for some time. The piece analyzes the shifting dynamics of American public opinion toward Israel.
Trump Ran on ‘No New Wars.’ What a Joke.
Ross Barkan's article criticizes Donald Trump's broken promise of avoiding new wars during his presidency, highlighting the return of Republican warmongers in American foreign policy reminiscent of George W. Bush's era.
The Deeper Politics of the Washington Square Snowball Fight
Ross Barkan's *Intelligencer* column analyzes the social media-driven snowball fight in Washington Square Park, arguing that the event reflects underlying tensions between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City police. The piece suggests the potential for future conflict between the mayor and law enforcement.
AOC’s Munich Stumble Is a Warning to the Left
Ross Barkan's column for *New York Magazine* argues that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's comments in Munich about foreign policy reveal a need for progressives to develop more sophisticated approaches to national security. He suggests progressives often lack expertise on international issues, leaving them vulnerable to criticism.