The Philippines won a huge legal victory against China on a long-running territorial dispute. But Manila’s alliance with Washington may make it all for nothing.
The Right Way to Defeat Terrorism
The military can’t defeat the Islamic State. We must look instead at the sources of ISIS support.
Missing from the Debate: U.S. Aid to Israel
Israel’s grandiose demands for more aid from Israel.
We May Be at a Greater Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe Than During the Cold War
Astounding increases in the danger of nuclear weapons have paralleled provocative foreign policy decisions that needlessly incite tensions between Washington and Moscow.
A Preview of The Coming War on China
Noted journalist John Pilger talks about China, Okinawa, and U.S. policy in Asia.
Islamic Extremism Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Marine Le Pen
With no weapons or explosives used, the Nice attack was reminiscent of 911.
Russia Will Regret Its Support for the Assad Regime
Russia’s attempts to keep Islamist extremism at bay will only backfire.
Patience Not a Virtue with the Islamic State
The longer the Islamic State remains a viable force, the more likely it is to get its hands on nuclear materials.
How This Became the Era of the Gunman
The war abroad and the war at home are both fueled by a fear of encroaching chaos — and it’s hard to miss the racist subtext.
Security Council’s Failure to Condemn Assad Betrays Its Reason for Being
What’s the point of the UN Security Council if its members can’t even sign resolutions holding the Syrian government accountable for its crimes?