The United Nations Charter turned 81 this week. The world is finally moving to update it.
Momentum, Finally, to Change the UN Charter
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Democracy & Governance
Washington’s Lesson on Saying Goodbye
Leaders in Latin America are choosing between George Washington and Donald Trump.
USAID’s Demise: Congress’s First Surrender in Year of Reckless Foreign Policy
If Congress wants to reclaim its role, it must tighten rules around how presidents can withhold or redirect appropriated funds.
America at 250: From a Contested Past to a Fascist Future?
The threat of a far-right capture of the American historical narrative is not the greatest crisis facing the United States but, rather, the determination of the U.S. president to obtain absolute power.
Was USAID Really Neo-Colonial?
The agency improved millions of lives. It also created a system that rewarded dependence on its money.
El Salvador: Between Tourism and Terror
Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador welcomes tourists with open arms while ruthlessly imprisoning its own people.
Lebanon’s Failure to Disassociate
The small country’s attempt to remain neutral in the region’s struggles is undercut by its fragmented politics.
Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election?
What to expect in the second round as Colombia chooses a successor to Gustavo Petro, its first-ever leftist president.
The U.S. Is Preparing an Assault on Cuba. It Should Learn from Cuba Instead.
Cubans have lived through decades of U.S.-imposed deprivation. People in the U.S. now experiencing it themselves could learn from the resilience of their neighbors.
AI Runs the Global Gig Economy. Governments Must Respond.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.