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Governance

The 1995–96 government shutdown

President Clinton had to deal with a shutdown of the government. He didn't have to deal with the blame.

Bryan Craig

Trade

Trade in the era of 'America First'

Former US trade representative Michael Froman, the Miller Center's James R. Schlesinger Distinguished Professor, discusses trade trends and opportunities for President Donald Trump.

From the director: A failed first year? Think again

As we approach the end of President Trump’s first year in office, the assessments begin to roll in—including our own

Governance

'I alone can fix it'

Eight months into his presidency, most depict the Trump administration as being mired in chaos and frenzy. Such a perspective, however, overlooks the aggressive pursuit of Trump’s campaign agenda through unilateral administrative action.