All Commentaries
‘Jobs’ Are No Excuse for Arming a Murderous Regime
The case of Jamal Khashoggi is just one of many reasons for the United States to distance itself from the Saudi regime.
China’s Belt and Road Hits Bumps in Laos
Chinese economic development strategies need fine-tuning.
Why Is the Radical Right Still Winning?
What that Protestant Reformation can teach us about the durability of far-right movements — and the order they seek to replace.
Enough Folded Flags: Military Families Speak Out Against the Afghanistan War
A nation that doesn’t remember the people sent to fight on its behalf has no business sending more.
Syria’s Long War Will Be Decided in These Three Theaters
A bloody siege looms over Idlib, the U.S. is digging into the east, and conflict between Iran and Israel may put Syria in the crosshairs.
Do Bullies Always Win?
Trump’s bullying worked with Canada, has half-worked with Iran and North Korea, but has had nothing but malign impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Sieg Heil Deja Vu? Understanding the Global Rise of the Extreme Right
The far right is on the rise from North America to Europe to Asia. Each case is different, but they share key similarities — and require similar responses.
Trump Will Be Remembered for One Thing Only: Crimes Against the Planet
As memory of his near daily scandals fades, what will linger on is Trump and his cronies’ world historic crimes against our planet.
Don’t Arm This President With These Nukes
As President Trump gave a belligerent address at the UN, lawmakers rolled out legislation to ban “low-yield” nukes that raise the risk of conflict.
North Korea: Nukes vs. War?
Is denuclearization of North Korea part of the solution — or part of the problem?