All Commentaries
Central American Refugees Struggle for Protection in Southern Mexico
The U.S. and Mexican government’s prioritization of border security over human security has had dire consequences that must be discussed at the UN Summit for Refugees and Migration.
Tunisia: New Leaders, Old Challenges
Tunisia remains a beacon of hope in the region, but it needs money to build up its political institutions not its military.
YOLO Economics
Fossil fuels provided a one-time-only quantum leap in growth. Coming up with a new economic model should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Every Journalist Mourns a Dead Journalist
In Veracruz, Mexico, 17 journalists have been murdered and five have gone missing in the last six years. One journalist continues to ask questions.
Perpetuating Stalemate in Syria
The Obama administration’s strategy includes arming the opposition forces just enough to keep them fighting Assad, but not enough for them to overthrow the government.
Our Post-September 11 Fifteen Years’ War
The U.S. responded to a barbaric attack that killed 3,000 U.S. civilians with an ongoing barbaric air campaign of their own that’s since produced “towers” of dead civilians in the Greater Middle East and Africa.
Promised Democracy: The Future of Iraq
To build democracy in Iraq, the United States must focus on the next generation.
NATO’s Expiration Date
Problems with Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Donald Trump could tear the rickety alliance apart at the seams.
Turkey’s Coup: Winners & Losers
Shifting alignments in the aftermath of the failed coup could bring peace to Yemen and Syria—but only if regional leaders can agree on some rules.
What Brexit and ISIL Have in Common
Both phenomena are products of an idyllic restoration of a lost order, using regressive arcadias as a defense mechanism that can lead to radicalism and extremism.