All Commentaries
It’s Time to Drop Preconditions and Re-Open Talks with North Korea
Negotiating between the United States and North Korea can’t wait.
It’s Rigged: Takes One to Know One
Increasing skepticism of the U.S. government can either lead to ugly conspiracy theorizing, or fuel a movement to bend the status quo.
After Hurricane, Haitian Women Ready to Lead
Hurricane Matthew has devastated Haiti, but women are at the forefront of the recovery.
Trump the Arsonist
Donald Trump’s apocalyptic view of the world is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Maintaining Influence in Afghanistan
Despite President Obama’s promises of a drawdown in Afghanistan, the United States is settling in for the long haul.
Stop the Presses
The latest attacks on journalists and news organizations by corrupt populists are contributing to a global rollback of fundamental rights.
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.
Spain’s Turmoil and Europe’s Crisis
The problems facing the Spanish left mirror the crisis engulfing Europe.
Public Health as Foreign Policy: Trauma in the Arab World
PTSD is rampant in the Middle East. If untreated, it will continue to fuel conflict.
Are U.S.-Saudi Relations Finally Souring?
Pressure from human rights organizations to victims of the 9/11 attacks are helping erode the bond between these old political allies. But will the results of this election season squander our chance at change?