U.S. ‘Counterterrorism’ in Africa Has Failed. What’s the Alternative?
April 15, 2021 | Escalating U.S. interventions have led to more extremist violence on the continent, not less.
Articles by William Minter
Biden Shouldn’t Go Back to Washington’s Old Ways in Africa
December 9, 2020 | U.S. Africa policy will be most productive if U.S. policymakers are willing to learn and collaborate rather than to preach or dictate.
Overhauling U.S Foreign Policy: The Bitter Fights Ahead
October 16, 2020 | If Trump loses, we can't just go back to the status quo. On foreign policy especially, movements need to be ready to push a new administration hard.
Racism and COVID-19: The World’s Twin Pandemics
June 10, 2020 | The U.S. may be at the center of both pandemics, but -- as worldwide demonstrations show -- each is global.
Can Coronavirus Be a Catalyst for Thinking Globally?
March 26, 2020 | In an age of pandemics and climate crisis, countries’ health, environmental, and development policies are globally important.
Africa Could Power a Green Revolution
December 5, 2019 | With a thriving off-grid solar market and hundreds of millions of people waiting for electricity, the continent offers huge potential for renewables.
Tax Dodging 101: The Aircastle Model
September 4, 2019 | The GOP has made it easier than ever for companies to pay $0 in taxes. A Connecticut-based airplane company shows it was already too easy.
The Green New Deal Must Be Global
August 14, 2019 | For a planet-wide climate crisis, solutions must also span the planet.
Sending Money Overseas Needs to Cost Less
July 3, 2019 | Remittances outpace foreign aid and investment in much of the world, but transfer companies can skim a significant percentage.
To Fund African Development, Curb the Looting of African Wealth
May 8, 2019 | Where does Africa’s stolen wealth end up? Among other places, Trump Tower.