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How the Saudi Oil Field Attack Overturned America’s Apple Cart

September 27, 2019

For all their overwhelming firepower, the U.S. and its allies can cause a lot of misery in the Middle East, but still can't govern the course of events.

Climate Catastrophe Comes for Europe

September 5, 2019

This year’s floods and heat waves are but a fraction of what awaits the continent — unless a growing climate mobilization succeeds.

Rivers of Dust: The Future of Water and the Middle East

August 1, 2019

Without international diplomacy, the Middle East is going to run out of water — and it won't be alone.

The World Needs a Water Treaty

July 10, 2019

The world has enough water for 7 billion people, but not if countries waste, hoard, or weaponize it.

A Wounded Erdogan Could Be Even More Dangerous

June 25, 2019

The Turkish leader’s party has lost Istanbul, but Erdogan may respond by provoking a foreign policy crisis to consolidate his power.

Lessons from Spain: Parties That Campaign from the Left Should Govern From It

May 10, 2019

The old days of campaigning on left social democracy and ruling with careful centrism are over.