The deal that was cut in Brussels buys Greece valuable time.
Boulder, Colorado Boy Makes Media Splash as Islamist Extremist Blogger in Istanbul
Blogging from Istanbul, American Shadid King Bolsen incites Islamist extremist violence in Egypt.
Comparing Atrocities
It’s tempting to call ISIS “medieval” murderers. But from mass murder to drone strikes, atrocity is very much a part of our modern experience.
Turning the European Debt Myth Upside-Down
The European debt crisis has little to do with poor budgeting and everything to do with crony capitalism.
8 Ways to Reduce Global Inequality
The path to a more equal world is steep, but the signposts are clearly marked.
Church and State in Poland
The Polish Catholic church spans the spectrum from socialism to restricting abortions.
A New Crackdown in Belarus
Ahead of elections later this year, the state once dubbed “Europe’s Last Dictatorship” is launching a fierce new crackdown on journalists and human rights defenders.
Aftermath of Nuclear War Presents Insurmountable Obstacles to Red Cross
The unlikelihood that nuclear war will be anything less than massive will overwhelm relief organizations such as the Red Cross.
Updating German Thrift for the Age of Austerity
Thriftiness has served Germany well in the past, but the German culture of austerity suffers from selective memory.
A New Global Development Bank in Town
The new BRICS bank could rival the IMF or fall flat on its face. Either way, it’s a sign of shifting global power and influence.