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Joshua Keating

Joshua Keating

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Joshua Keating

    Politics
    The fierce debate behind Trump’s move on selling AI chips to ChinaThe fierce debate behind Trump’s move on selling AI chips to China
    Politics

    China hawks were no match for the world’s most valuable company.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    There is a real chance of a US-Venezuela war — so why does it feel fake?There is a real chance of a US-Venezuela war — so why does it feel fake?
    Politics

    “Fog of war” is the least of it.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Confused by the Trump administration? Think of it as a royal family.Confused by the Trump administration? Think of it as a royal family.
    Politics

    America’s new “neoroyalist” foreign policy.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    America has a new clash of civilizations — with European liberalsAmerica has a new clash of civilizations — with European liberals
    Politics

    According to Trump’s new national security strategy, America is done with “democracy promotion”…except in Europe.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Why is Trump suddenly so obsessed with Honduras?Why is Trump suddenly so obsessed with Honduras?
    Politics

    As the US considers strikes on Venezuela, another Latin American country has caught the president’s attention.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Is there any peace deal that Putin would accept?Is there any peace deal that Putin would accept?
    Politics

    An end to the war in Ukraine may not be possible as long as Russia’s president is still in power.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    How Trump changed what “terrorism” meansHow Trump changed what “terrorism” means
    Politics

    Venezuela and the new war on terror, explained.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Trump’s peace plan is a demand for Ukraine’s surrenderTrump’s peace plan is a demand for Ukraine’s surrender
    Politics

    What makes this plan different from all the others?

    By Joshua Keating
    When it comes to nukes and AI, people are worried about the wrong thing
    Politics

    It’s more subtle than Skynet.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    The US-Saudi relationship is too big to fail…for nowThe US-Saudi relationship is too big to fail…for now
    Politics

    The lovefest has limits.

    By Joshua Keating