All Commentaries
The Untold Story of the Ukrainian Revolution
News from Ukraine is moving so fast that if you don’t look closely, you’ll miss the untold story: a revolution for and by Ukrainian women.
Venezuela Protests: The View from West Caracas
Many working-class residents of West Caracas see Venezuela’s protests as part of a power grab by the country’s elites.
Burkina Faso’s “West African Spring”
Large pro-democracy demonstrations in Burkina Faso have largely escaped the Western media’s radar.
Ukraine: Out of the Frying Pan
The very fact that Ukrainian protesters can oust their leader and plunge their country into political uncertainty testifies to the diminished influence of the major international players trying to control outcomes in Kiev.
Sochi Brought to Fore Not Just Russian Homophobia, But Islamophobia
Russia’s Olympic success and growth are meaningless if xenophobia continues to dominate its society.
Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration
The migration of highly skilled workers can pay dividends for immigrants and their employers, but it produces losers as well.
Is Assad Following the Pakistan Model?
Like the Pakistan military and ISI, Syrian President Assad may be aiding jihadists who operate on his own soil.
The University is for Counterrevolutionaries
A government-sponsored program to educate visiting Cuban students at U.S. universities has been hijacked by right-wing Cuban-American groups.
Calls for U.S. Military Intervention in Syria Re-surfacing
Once again, R2P — responsibility to protect — is being used as a pretext for attacking Syria.
U.S. Got Caught in a Vicious Circle With Afghan President Karzai’s Brother, Ahmed Wali
The author had a ringside seat to how the surge in Afghanistan only increased Ahmed Wali Karzai’s leverage, thus increasing U.S. need for his support.