All Commentaries
Puerto Rico: The Gibraltar of the Caribbean and Launchpad for Empire
This Caribbean island is both a colonial outpost and a linchpin of U.S. power projection overseas.
U.S. Focus on Great Power Competition Deters Climate Progress
The United States is taking an increasingly confrontational stance toward China and Russia rather than working with them to address the climate crisis.
It’s Time For a Ceasefire in Ukraine
A ceasefire in Ukraine has been needed since day one—and it’s more urgent now than ever.
Will Democracies Be Polarized Out of Existence?
From the United States and Brazil to Israel and Hungary, liberals approach the widening gap in political perceptions with incredulity while Illiberals see polarization as a political opportunity to destroy democracy.
The Future of China’s Green Revolution
In the space of a single generation, China transformed itself into a global economic giant. Now, at the same rapid rate, it must lead the world by greening its enormous economy.
Will China Replace the U.S. — Or Will the Two Powers Stalemate?
China is beset by crises of growth, while the U.S. struggles with crises of decline. Could this create an opening for a more decentralized international system?
When Governments Kill Civilians
Israel, the United States, and Russia are just three of the many governments that have deliberately targeted civilians in their efforts to win wars.
Is Ukraine Going Too Far?
Ukraine doesn’t want to “cut its wins” in order to negotiate a peace deal. Is it wrong?
The Marshal and the Queen: A Tale of Two Funerals
Religious devotion to the ruler of any country is a mistake.
Iran: A Winter-Spring Anti-Romance
Here’s why the protests rocking Iran are different from past demonstrations.