All Commentaries

Can we Afford a Fair Global Climate Transition?
The cost of transformation is not cheap, but consider the alternatives.

When the Left is Right…Far Right
How is it possible that so many left voters in France are willing to choose a far-right candidate in the second round of the presidential elections?

Why Russia Fumbled in Ukraine, China Lost Its Way, and America Should Exercise Restraint
The three powers often misread the odds against them. With Russia and China reeling, the next danger is overreach by the United States.

About That $900 You Gave Pentagon Contractors
This tax season, I’d rather fund green jobs and disease control than jets that spontaneously combust. Wouldn’t you?

Dostoevsky Is Not a Villain!
It’s not hip today to praise anything Russian, and indiscriminate discrimination is very much in vogue.

After Putin
Russia is increasingly becoming the Saudi Arabia of the north.

Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the Left
In not recognizing multiple imperialisms, is the Left also guilty of Americocentrism?

The Five Plagues Testing Humanity
Nationalism and internationalism are conducting an uncivil war, and humanity is being tested like Job.

China’s Evolving Energy Policies in Africa
China is both reducing and altering the nature of its investments in African energy projects.

Lessons from NATO’s Last No-Fly Zone
The NATO no-fly zone over Libya caused far more suffering than it prevented. In Ukraine, it would be even worse.