All Commentaries
Why the Capture of Maduro Should Make Washington Worry About the Dollar
The dollar’s future will be shaped in part by whether American leadership is exercised with restraint, confidence, and a sense of shared responsibility.
Is Iran Next?
Trump wants to be the world’s policeman, and Putin’s not going to stop him.
Losers of the World – Unite!
Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have been rightfully accused of war crimes. Donald Trump must be the next.
Hawai‘i Has a Rare Opportunity to Reclaim Land From the US Military
The U.S. military is abusing Hawaiian land. Will residents be able to exert Indigenous sovereignty and get it back?
The Dream of Korean Independence
Sovereignty survives in the shadow of imperial hegemony.
Edging Closer to Armageddon?
Will the U.S. and Russia abandon all nuclear restraints?
The G20 Fracture
The Miami meeting in 2026 signals the end of global consensus.
Snatch Operations and the Erosion of Order
A world already short on trust cannot afford sovereignty to become a privilege rather than a rule.
Venezuela and the Trump Administration’s “Hemisphere First” Agenda
Oil is part of the reason Trump invaded Venezuela. But the bigger reason is classic imperial power politics.
Can Bangladesh’s Youth Defend Their Revolution?
The assassination of a youth leader and interference from India jeopardize the gains of the 2024 student uprising.