Hollywood’s ‘Furriner’ Problem
February 4, 2015 | In films like American Sniper and The Interview, Americans are the heroes and "furriners" are the targets: an undifferentiated group of people so alien that they're practically subhuman.
Articles by John Feffer
Catching up With the State of Human Rights in Poland
January 29, 2015 | The Poland justice system is weighed down by lengthy trials and pre-trial detention.
Special Guest Star: Bibi!
January 28, 2015 | Congressional hawks are putting on a show in Washington, and they've invited the Israeli prime minister to guest star. Who else might fit the bill?
Is Europe Going the Way of Yugoslavia?
January 28, 2015 | Europe should be the world's superpower. So why is it on the verge of collapse?
A Neanderthal Foreign Policy
January 21, 2015 | What the humble Neanderthal can teach us about war, peace, climate, and getting along.
The Generational Shift in East-Central European Politics
January 20, 2015 | Lustration ― screening of officials for their ties to Communist-era secret police ― is of little consequence to the new generation of East-Central Europe politicians.
Europe’s Coming Battle
January 14, 2015 | There's a battle coming for the soul of Europe, and the far right is rallying like it's 1099.
Charlie Hebdo: Middle East Blowback?
January 12, 2015 | After the Paris massacre, European governments should resist narratives of civilizational conflict and push for a ceasefire in the Syrian war.
Why 2014 Wasn’t So Terrible
January 7, 2015 | Three reasons to be (a little) cheerful about the state of the world last year.
Carrots for Cuba, Sticks for North Korea
December 30, 2014 | As one cold war thaws, another refreezes.