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.
War Is Bad for You — And the Economy
False job claims are fueling massive Pentagon budgets.
Egypt’s Al-Sisi Has Caged Himself In
The Egyptian dictator demanded his citizens give up freedoms for development. Now they have neither.
It’s Time For a Ceasefire in Ukraine
A ceasefire in Ukraine has been needed since day one—and it’s more urgent now than ever.
Will Democracies Be Polarized Out of Existence?
From the United States and Brazil to Israel and Hungary, liberals approach the widening gap in political perceptions with incredulity while Illiberals see polarization as a political opportunity to destroy democracy.
The Future of China’s Green Revolution
In the space of a single generation, China transformed itself into a global economic giant. Now, at the same rapid rate, it must lead the world by greening its enormous economy.
Will China Replace the U.S. — Or Will the Two Powers Stalemate?
China is beset by crises of growth, while the U.S. struggles with crises of decline. Could this create an opening for a more decentralized international system?
When Governments Kill Civilians
Israel, the United States, and Russia are just three of the many governments that have deliberately targeted civilians in their efforts to win wars.
Is Ukraine Going Too Far?
Ukraine doesn’t want to “cut its wins” in order to negotiate a peace deal. Is it wrong?
The Marshal and the Queen: A Tale of Two Funerals
Religious devotion to the ruler of any country is a mistake.
Iran: A Winter-Spring Anti-Romance
Here’s why the protests rocking Iran are different from past demonstrations.
America’s War on Immigrants Hurts Its Poorest Citizens, Too
Playing politics with a humanitarian catastrophe eats up resources and erodes the civil rights of everyone, regardless of status.
Stabilizing Afghanistan
Here’s how to promote projects inside Afghanistan that benefit and empower the people.