The Impact of Green New Deals on Latin America
A new wave of extractivism from the Global South is the hidden side of the energy transitions in the North.
The War in Ukraine through the Eyes of Nestor Makhno
Anarchists in Ukraine and Russia are not fans of any states. But they’re against the Russian war on the Ukrainian state.
Why Ukraine Matters
If Putinism is victorious in Ukraine, it will set a horrific precedent not only for other territorial grabs but also other attacks on democracy.
Can Global Sports Boycotts Help End the War in Ukraine?
The power of sports to legitimize a regime also means they have the power to delegitimize one, too.
Why Did Russian Officials Withhold News of Flooding From Krymsk?
Will the Black Sea flooding be President Putin’s Katrina?
Mexico’s Ruling Party Rebound
In December 2010, at the end of a study abroad semester in Puebla, some students and I organized a student expression project. Hundreds of students wrote complaints or ideas for their university, state, or country. Despite discouraging looks, I posted these note cards in a busy pathway at my public university the week that the campus was celebrating the centennial of the Mexican revolution.
Palestinian Demonstrators Underscore the Palestinian Authority’s Legitimacy Problem
Despite its close cooperation with the IDF in arresting suspected militants, the PA does not even have total control of its own funds or its security forces.
A Bomb-Free Future for Laos
Almost 40 years have passed since the end of the secret U.S. bombing campaign over Laos, and U.S.-Lao relations have made impressive strides. On her trip to Laos, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should reaffirm America’s commitment to cleaning up the deadly mess it left behind.
No Wonder So Many Drone Strikes Gang Aft Aglay
There’s a delay between the events on the ground that a drone is target and what a drone operator sees on the screen.
Islamist Militias More Popular — or Less Unpopular — in Mali Than Native Tuaregs
Though better armed, Tuareg fighters in Mali have been driven from the capital of their autonomous state of “Azawad.”
The Honduran Military Shouldn’t Police
Shortly before midnight on May 26, 15-year old Ebed Haziel Yánez Cáceres left his home on his father’s motorcycle. As he drove through the country’s capital city, three members of the Honduran Armed Forces signaled the minor to pull over. When Ebed Haziel did not comply, the military troops opened fire, killing him instantly.
What Vets Are Not Talking About When They’re Not Talking About Their War Experiences
Veterans struggle to come to terms with the possible immorality of their actions in war.
Syria, the United States, and the El Salvador Option (Part Two)
The United States has been funding Syria opposition groups since 2005.
Base Closures: How to Reap Savings from Base Realignment and Closure This Time
As we enter a new period of postwar downsizing, a new BRAC can achieve substantial savings that Congress professes to crave.