All Commentaries
Somaliland is Quietly Becoming a Regional Flashpoint
The would-be state could leverage its location to achieve recognition.
The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era
In the first 50 days, there has been an astounding evasion of accountability.
Will the EU Navigate Towards China?
Both sides could benefit from enhanced trade, but tensions remain.
The Illusion of Ceasefires
Donald Trump promised that he would force warring parties in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere to stop fighting and get along. In fact, he’s just siding with aggressors.
Sudan: Toward a World Ruled by Non-State Actors
Armed groups are forming alliances with extraction industries, logistics companies, and private military contractors.
China Displaces U.S. as Global Leader in Research
Nine of the world’s top 10 research institutions are now Chinese.
Highway Heist in Honduras: How Corporations Fleece Regular People in Impoverished Countries
Extraordinary corporate privileges in U.S. foreign and trade policy are designed to help companies win even when their investments fail.
Trainjacking in Pakistan: Who Did it and Why?
The Baluch Liberation Army was behind the terrorist act, but the Baluch resistance movement has another, more effective side.
Pakistan’s Secret Weapon: The Pakistani-American Diaspora
The pro-democracy movement is starting to shift U.S. policy away from its unquestioning support for the Pakistani military.
It’s Time: Boycott America
Name-and-shame tactics don’t work with leaders who have no shame. Grab Trump by the wallet—it’s the only language he understands.