Did the CIA accept information obtained from a journalist tortured to death?
The Flowering of Feminism in Hungary
“Women’s liberation” made little if any impact in the latter days of the Communist era.
Will Sanctions Sideline the U.S. Dollar?
The recent round of sanctions aimed at Moscow could backfire on Washington by accelerating a move away from the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Pakistan’s Payback for Drone Attacks
The United States mounts attacks on Pakistani soil — and the Pakistani military actually invades Afghanistan.
The Hungarian Horseradish
Hungarians take pride in the often hermetic nature of their culture, but can be prone to slighting outside influences.
The U.S. Is Still Funding Oppression in Egypt
It’s been a year since the Egyptian military committed the worst massacre in modern Egypt’s history. Why does the U.S. continue to fund it?
A U.S. Shift Away from Israel?
U.S. civil society is more critical of Israeli actions in Palestine than ever. When will the U.S. government catch up?
A Sad Country Full of Humor
Romanian poet George Bacovia observed that Romania is a sad country, but one full of humor.
Obama’s Mythical Retreat from Military Force
TV pundits and analysts could use a reality check when it comes to Obama’s use of military force.
Still No Smoking Gun That Proves Ukrainian Rebels Shot Down MH17
The case parallels the sarin attack in Syria a year ago.