A great Jewish historian guided America away from war — is there no one to guide Donald Trump?
JFK signs the order of a naval blockade of Cuba, on Oct. 23, 1962. Photo by Getty Images
Robert Zaretsky
June 25, 2025
Tomorrow will mark the...
Bombing Iran, Donald Trump is triggering a tragedy that Thucydides foretold long ago
Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the White House on June 21, 2025 about the three Iranian nuclear facilities that...
Eventually, the French turned against their government — when will Americans turn against Trump?
Donald Trump observes the installation of a flag pole. Photo by Getty Images
Robert Zaretsky
June 18, 2025
As we struggle to find our footing amid the...
A Trumpian parade with soldiers, jets and military vehicles? No tanks.
U.S. Army soldiers work on an assortment of tanks to prepare for a military parade. Photo by Getty Images
Robert Zaretsky
June 11, 2025
Soon after...
As fires burn in L.A., has Trump found his Reichstag fire moment?
A police helicopter shines light on a dumpster fire after another night of unrest during a protest against immigration raids on June 8, 2025...