All Commentaries
Romania’s Missed Opportunity
By failing to implement economic reforms, Romania lagged behind the rest of East-Central Europe.
Germany Shames U.S. With Its Policies Toward Refugees, China, and Russia
Despite risks to domestic politics and local administration, Germany is opening its gates to vast numbers of refugees.
America’s Global Military Bases Actually Undermine National Security. Here’s How.
Time to cull the herd: America’s sprawling global footprint encourages military confrontation, makes host countries into targets, and costs taxpayers a fortune.
Why Doesn’t the Foreign Policy Establishment Take World Peace Seriously?
When it comes to what should be a fundamental goal of foreign policy — world peace — the elites aren’t even trying.
Has the U.S. Worn Out Its Welcome Mat?
A century ago, this country opened its arms to refugees like my great grandmother. Now our nation of immigrants has become about as welcoming as a desert cactus.
‘Being Tortured Has Been the Best Experience of My Life’
Call it blowback: How one Salvadoran union organizer survived torture by U.S.-backed security forces and took his activism north of the border.
On Eve of UN Climate Change Conference, Promising News About Global Warming
Were it not for Republicans, developments to mitigate global warming would be cause for celebration.
Standing Before Congress, Pope Francis Calls Out the ‘Industry of Death’
In his speech to U.S. lawmakers, the “People’s pope” condemned the arms trade, war profiteering, and even the war on terror itself.
When It Comes to Global Warming, Godwin’s Law May Actually Apply
Denying global warming can leave one open to legitimate comparisons with Hitler.
Guatemala’s President Is Now in Jail. Some Americans Should Join Him.
An investigation into who authorized the U.S. military and intelligence agencies to equip, train, and assist the Guatemalan army in its war crimes should follow its president’s trial for corruption.