Monday's Opinions: Fighting phony ‘populism’

The major problems facing a rising Asia; Obama's fatal fatalism in the Middle East; The online lending scare; The new coalition to destroy the Islamic State; Zika is coming, but we're far from ready; Hurry up and wait; A net plus for America; President Obama’s baggage on his voyage to Vietnam; Sunday wrap; Alexander Hamilton’s warning to 2016 voters; Defending trade against bad arguments     Ted S. Warren / AP   E.J. Dionne Jr. Fighting phony 'populism' The media shows interest in personality politics but not policies that would benefit the populace. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns Chung Min Lee The major problems facing a rising Asia It has made enormous progress in the past half-century but is replete with political, security and strategic quagmires. Read more »   Fred Hiatt Obama's fatal fatalism in the Middle East The president's re-escalation in the region is further proof that disengagement was a mistake. Read more »     Robert J. Samuelson The online lending scare There are some disquieting parallels between online lending and subprime mortgages. Read more »     David Ignatius The new coalition to destroy the Islamic State In Syria, the U.S. is trying balance political pragmatism with military sense. Read more »   Ronald A. Klain Zika is coming, but we're far from ready We need to create a public health emergency fund, says the White House's former Ebola response coordinator. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Obamacare is still leaving its opponents in pain Trump’s cold, dead, tiny hands Cartoon for May 23, 2016. TrumpRifleHiRESDonald Trump spoke at the NRA convention in Louisville, Kentucky and presented himself as a staunch supporter of gun rights, a position he hasn't had previously.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Hurry up and wait Airport lines approach 3 hours, and the security benefits are scanty — if they exist at all. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   A net plus for America Fresh facts on the Trans-Pacific Partnership debunk the campaign rhetoric. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs President Obama’s baggage on his voyage to Vietnam Mr. Obama can't leave the war behind when he visits Vietnam By Colbert I. King  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more » Sunday wrap Who said what about whom? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Alexander Hamilton’s warning to 2016 voters One may have to go all the way back to the founding of America to find a precedent for the disruption in today's politics. By Joe Scarborough  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   Defending trade against bad arguments Trade protectionist fever is debilitating. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   In Theory Emerging ideas and the arguments behind the news. Sign Up »         Share Opinions:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Opinions. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071