Hal Brands is a leading authority in foreign policy and global strategy, serving as a Bloomberg Opinion columnist since 2018. His column is known for delivering incisive and thought-provoking analysis on critical international affairs issues.
Selected Articles
Taiwan Has Reached Its Tipping Point
November 23rd, 2025
With China squeezing harder and the US getting less reliable, the next few months will dictate the island’s long-term future.
Why China and Russia Aren’t Scared of the US
October 29th, 2025
President Donald Trump relishes power—its relentless accumulation at home; its bold, assertive use abroad.
China is Already Winning the Trade War America Wanted
October 19th, 2025
Trump’s “grand bargain” won’t happen at a time when tariffs and export controls have become combat by other means.
How the US Could Lose the AI Arms Race to China
August 12th, 2025
America leads the world in developing the most advanced models, but China excels at fostering broad adoption.
Trump is Opening a New Chapter in US Foreign Policy
July 8th, 2025
His aggressive use of economic and military power to coerce not just enemies but friends is unprecedented. But the emerging Trump Doctrine also risks depleting America’s future strength.
NATO Has Dodged Collapse Before. It’s Never Been This Close
June 24th, 2025
US presidents have always been skeptical of having to protect Europe, but Trump takes it to a new level.
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