Decades of short-sighted, inhumane U.S. policies have brought a child refugee crisis to America’s door.
Hungary’s U-Turn
Hungary, once a liberal democracy, regressed to a semi-autocratic regime.
When and How to End a Foreign Intervention
Oxford professor Richard Caplan examines the challenges of exiting from state-building operations.
America’s Border Fascism
Border Patrol practices have created extensive “constitution-free zones” where civil liberties are routinely infringed.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?
On China’s Doorstep, Youth Movements Are Flourishing
Young activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan are increasingly combining their efforts to protect local autonomy and democracy.
What the World Cup Can Teach Progressives About Corruption
Fighting corruption is a proven means to reduce inequality. But the issue has often been co-opted by elites looking to do just the opposite.
America: Where the “Good Guys” Torture
In a twisted new world, the all-American heroes wield the pliers and waterboards.
Rescuing Polish Liberalism
A new generation of Polish progressives seeks to rescue liberalism from popular misconceptions.
Sarkozy Plying a Judge for Info May Be Least of His Crimes
Did Sarkozy accept campaign funds from Qaddafi — and worse?