The legacy of the U.S. war in Iraq is, among other things, torture.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
The Break-Up?
Are the United States and Israel heading toward a divorce?
A Memoir of Murder in the Philippines
Some People Need Killing won’t likely be a bestseller in the Philippines, but it could help bring Rodrigo Duterte to justice.
Transgender Rights in Nepal Has Entered a Hyper-Medicalized Era
Nepal’s courts have struck landmark victories for transgender rights. But a lack of clarity about implementation has led to humiliating abuses.
Gazans Are Starving — Don’t Cut Aid Now
To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding.
Immigration Is Good. Our Immigration Policy Should Reflect That.
Congress should scrap its doomed “border deal” and instead embrace the vitality that immigration brings.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi Has Caged Himself In
The Egyptian dictator demanded his citizens give up freedoms for development. Now they have neither.
Navalny and Assange: In the Shadows of Eagles
There is a clear and striking difference in the response of world leaders concerning these two dissenters.
Protecting Democracy — Beyond Who Wins
Of the 60-some countries holding elections this year, many confront serious authoritarian threats that go beyond the names on the ballot.