Labor Holds the Line in Argentina
Organized labor offers a counterbalance to democratic backsliding, Argentina’s recent experience shows.
The Return of Terrorism?
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is making the same mistakes that George W. Bush did after September 11.
After Moscow Attack, Great Powers Should Rethink Geopolitical Competition
Counter-terrorism should still bring states together against common threats.
Want Faster Shipping? There’s an Illegal U.S. War for That
Ongoing U.S. airstrikes in Yemen are dangerous, illegal, and unnecessary.
From Bin Laden to Gaza
Here’s how the U.S. position in the Middle East unraveled.
Will the Green Bogeyman Rock the Dutch Boat?
Can Frans Timmermans do for The Netherlands what he has done for the European Union?
Defrosting the Cold War with China
Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
When Biden Meets Xi
Human rights need to be on the agenda when Biden meets Chinese president Xi — despite Biden’s own woefully mixed record.
As War in Ukraine Grinds On, U.S. Officials Focus on Black Sea
The war has major implications for the geopolitics of energy.
American Arms Makers, Cashing in on Conflict
It’s good times for the military-industrial complex, but is it truly the arsenal of democracy?
The Push to Dig Up Rare Earth Materials in the Black Hills
The demand for critical raw materials imperils the environment and the communities that live near the Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.
The Gaza Carnage in Context
The only truly democratic and equitable solution to the conflict between Palestinians and Israel is the creation of a single state.
How Long Can America Maintain a War Economy?
The United States will have to choose between its addiction to military spending and the economic demands of its population.
Americans Want a Ceasefire. It’s Our Politicians Who Are Out of Touch.
Our elected officials should listen to the two-thirds of Americans calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.