The Obama administration could have done more to stop climate change. The Trump administration couldn’t have done less.
If They’re Wrong, the Planet Dies
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Obama, Kerry, and Israeli-Palestinian Realities
The recent UN vote on Israeli settlements lessens the power imbalance between Israelis and Palestinians.
The U.S. Should Back Russia’s Syria Ceasefire
For all its shortcomings, Obama’s seemingly improvised Syria strategy has taken advantage of unexpected opportunities. This could be the latest.
North Korea’s Nuclear Ticket to Survival
Washington is starting to change its mind about why North Korea has developed nuclear weapons.
Maintaining Influence in Afghanistan
Despite President Obama’s promises of a drawdown in Afghanistan, the United States is settling in for the long haul.
The National Security Case for a TPP Lame Duck Vote: Not!
When Congress meets for its lame-duck session after the elections, it should resist pressure to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Bilateral Complicity: The Next U.S. President and Egypt
Washington sends over a billion dollars to Egypt every year. Will the next president demand a better human rights record in return?
Perpetuating Stalemate in Syria
The Obama administration’s strategy includes arming the opposition forces just enough to keep them fighting Assad, but not enough for them to overthrow the government.
Gustavo Castro Witnessed the Murder of Berta Cáceres. That Means His Life Is in Danger.
In the face of silence from Washington, the Clinton-backed coup government in Honduras is mopping up activists for democracy and indigenous rights.
Will Washington Greenlight Another Coup in Haiti?
After December’s elections, Haiti could have yet another U.S.-backed president with a weak democratic mandate.