In an age of pandemics and climate crisis, countries’ health, environmental, and development policies are globally important.
Can Coronavirus Be a Catalyst for Thinking Globally?
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Commentaries
Open the Borders. Open the Prison Gates. Don’t Sacrifice a Single Person to This Virus.
Closed borders and ICE raids mean crowded detention centers and camps, which is always inhumane. In a pandemic, it’s a global public health threat.
The King’s Speech
In the Netherlands, the king gave a speech about the coronavirus that was all rhetoric. But it was just the kind of rhetoric that we need during this time of crisis.
The Global Media and COVID-19
The media has helped spread panic more often than useful information.
To Help Stem Coronavirus, Lift the Sanctions on Iran
U.S. sanctions have gutted Iran’s economy and health system. In a pandemic, that’s a global public health threat.
The U.S.-Taliban Deal Won’t Bring Real Peace, But It Could Reduce the Bloodshed
Withdrawing even some of the U.S. troops, planes, drones and bombers from Afghanistan will reduce the killing.
Ending the Myth That Trump Is Ending the Wars
Trump has sent more new troops to the Middle East than he’s bringing home from Afghanistan.
Why the Trump-Modi Friendship Is So Dangerous
India is tilting toward fascism with U.S. backing. That’s not just dangerous for Indians — Americans should beware, too.
The Paradox of America’s Endless Wars
They persist because, for Americans, they don’t exist.
Moderators: Where Are the Military Spending Questions?
It’s hard to overstate the cost — in dollars and security — of our many wars. What do the candidates say?