Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election?
June 16, 2026 | What to expect in the second round as Colombia chooses a successor to Gustavo Petro, its first-ever leftist president.
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Venezuela and the Trump Administration’s “Hemisphere First” Agenda
January 8, 2026 | Oil is part of the reason Trump invaded Venezuela. But the bigger reason is classic imperial power politics.
Brazil’s Fascist Right Attacks Lula’s Pro-Worker, Pro-Democracy Agenda
January 10, 2023 | Lula knows better than most how to fight for the interconnected goals of democracy and economic justice. Little did Lula know how soon that fight would come.
Colombia’s First Leftist President Charts a New Path on Venezuela
November 22, 2022 | Gustavo Petro has rejected the failed “diplomatic siege” of his predecessors. But he also wants to see a more democratic Venezuela.
A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia’s 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion
August 24, 2022 | The progressive tax proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation's wealthiest while raising significant sums to address inequality.
Did Slaves Catch Your Seafood?
April 22, 2015 | The shrimp at your supermarket might have been caught by men who live in cages.
60 Second Expert: The Divergence of America and Israel
July 14, 2010 | The weakening of the U.S.-Israel relationship will remap the Middle East but also likely usher in a new Pax Americana in the region.
The Divergence of America and Israel
July 12, 2010 | The weakening of the U.S.-Israel relationship will remap the Middle East but also likely usher in a new Pax Americana in the region.
Plugging Africa’s Leak
May 20, 2010 | Money is illegally flowing out of Africa. Here's how to fix the problem.
Obama’s Surge and Pakistan
December 10, 2009 | U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan is built on two coups, one in Kabul and the other in Islamabad.