Guatemala and El Salvador: Contradictions of International Support
In stark contrast to the international response to defend the democratic process in Guatemala, there is a deafening silence regarding the erosion of democracy and human rights in El Salvador.
Greenwashing the Planet
With the world the hottest in 125,000 years, we’re being gaslighted by Big Oil.
Twisted Sister?
A new book, which argues that the sister of North Korea’s leader is the most dangerous woman in the world, fails to convince.
Lessons From One Unequal Society to Another
In the 2000s and 2010s Chileans began resolving the Crisis of Representation through protest, song, and dance. Recent political setbacks do not detract from this.
Could Biden’s Climate Policy Invite More Militarism?
Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn’t mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon.
Biden Must Keep His Promise and Rejoin the Iran Deal — Before It’s Too Late
Biden is now insisting on new concessions from Iran before rejoining the Iran deal. That’s a huge mistake.
Ten Steps Biden Can Take Toward Peace
Joe Biden’s foreign policy cabinet runs from establishment to hawkish. Here’s where pressure could make a big difference.
The U.S. Senate Is a Global Problem
The acquittal of Trump was bad, but the Senate’s approach to foreign affairs over the years has been even worse.
The Case for a New Approach to North Korea
Taking even small steps toward ending the 70-year-old Korean War would be a welcome change from the hostility and denial of past administrations.
Guatemala’s Land Defenders Are Still Their Own Best Defense
Rising corruption in Guatemala threatens landmark legal victories by Indigenous activists defending their land from mining.
Beating Back the Far Right Globally
It’s time to resurrect a global anti-fascist consensus to name, shame, and throw these guys out of the game.
America: The Unreliable Superpower
The world welcomes Biden but is hedging its bets.
After the Muslim Ban
I’m glad Biden repealed Trump’s Muslim ban, but the work of repairing the harm is just beginning.
Biden’s Top Foreign Policy Challenge: Avoiding a Cold War with China
Taiwan and the South China Sea are the likeliest points of conflict — but conflict is not an option.