The Ethiopian government is cracking down on journalists and NGOs. Where’s the outrage from the international community?
How Nepal’s Earthquake Shook Up My Identity Crisis
Growing up Nepali in America, I bridged my cultural divide with progressive activism. Then the earthquake hit.
Haiti’s Earthquake Was Devastating. The Cholera Epidemic Was Worse.
If someone had poisoned New York’s water supply and killed 9,000 people, it would have been the most litigated public health disaster of all time. But when it happened in Haiti? Nothing.
Are Foreign NGOs Rebuilding Haiti Or Just Cashing In?
Haiti plays host to over 10,000 NGOs, whose foreign workers make up an affluent class of their own.
Foreign Agents
Some international NGOs promote universal norms and values while others advance the interests of governments. Is it possible to create space for one kind without the other?
Why the U.S. Should Engage North Korea Right Now
Sticks and carrots won’t get North Korea to give up its nukes. But a peace treaty and security guarantees might.
Lieberman Wears Down Netanyahu on Anti-NGO Legislation
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has long been determined to pass the legislation, from which Netanyahu distanced himself last month.