All Commentaries
Taliban Rule is Not Authoritarian but Despotic Totalitarianism
Like any totalitarian regime, the Taliban aims to moralize its ideology to such an extent that domestic opposition becomes highly improbable–but not impossible.
Why the Gaza War Won’t End
Because Israel’s strategic goal has been ethnic cleansing.
Russia-Iran-China Alliance Signals Deep Shift in Global Power
The “Axis of Upheaval” is widely misunderstood.
Trump’s Tariff Tsunami
A perfect economic storm is on the horizon that will hit Americans hard. Will it affect the mid-term elections?
Preventing Criticism of Israel by Defining It as Antisemitic
Here’s the latest campaign to create a cover for genocide.
Diplomacy, Not Bombs, Will Defuse Crisis with Iran
Further U.S. escalation would be catastrophic.
Latest Trump Moves on China Are Not Concessions
They’re a recognition of global realities.
Does the UK Have Its Own “Dickensian” Big Beautiful Bill?
When it comes to the safety net, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s center-left government sounds a little too similar to Trump’s GOP for some advocates.
Is a State the “Reward” for Genocide?
Voices around the world are saying: it’s now or never for a Palestinian state.
Who Really Wants to Crash the U.S. Economy?
Secondary sanctions against countries that import Russian oil will also hurt the U.S. economy.