All Commentaries
Can Spain’s Socialists Avoid Their Past Pitfalls?
The new Spanish government has a mixed record on both austerity and regional democracy. To stay in power, it’ll have to do better on both.
Trump’s Giving Diplomacy a Chance. His Critics Should, Too.
But for the Korea talks to work, the administration will have to value diplomacy far more than it did on Iran.
Call It ‘Unileaderism’: Trump’s Foreign Policy of One
From the G-7 dustup to the flashy photo shoot with Kim Jong-Un, U.S. foreign policy is now determined solely by the president’s pettiest personal preferences.
Wars Come and Go in Gaza, But Economic Violence Is Every Day
Don’t wait for the next massacre to start calling out the more insidious violence Palestinians suffer every day.
Why We Should Be Alarmed That Israeli Forces and U.S. Police Are Training Together
The Israeli forces mowing down unarmed Palestinian protesters also train U.S. police forces that brutalize communities of color.
Nevermind the Wall — They’re Building Warehouses
The newest plank of immigration enforcement? Piling children into overcrowded detention centers.
Toward a Truly Indigenous Peace in the Korean Peninsula
Why is the Democratic Party making peace in Korea more difficult?
Dear White People: How Trump’s Racism Affects Foreign Policy
The Trump movement uses racism and immigration to turn the Roseanne Barrs of the world from eco-feminists to Trump supporters.
Beneath America’s Turbulent Relationship With Its Most Hated Ally
If Trump wants a successful South Asia policy, he’d best start by mending fences with Pakistan.
Actually, Trump Loves Chinese Goods — So Long as they Make Him Richer
Trump rallied to save a major Chinese firm right in the middle of a trade war of his own making. Why?