Despite its improving relations with Havana, Washington’s ultimate goal for the island remains regime change.
Has U.S. Policy Toward Cuba Really Changed?
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Democracy & Governance
Expect the Barometer to Rise in Mexico
Over 90 percent of Mexicans have lost faith in their political parties. What comes next?
While Saudi Arabia Goes to War Abroad, It’s Simmering at Home
To hear Saudi leaders tell it, the kingdom is under constant threat from Iran. But graver threats of their own making lurk at home.
A Death Knell for the North Korea Regime
North Korea’s continued existence depends on expanding freedom and the economy while contracting its nuclear weapons program.
Why Greece Won’t Take a Deal
Half of young Greeks are unemployed, and over 40 percent live in poverty. Is default really worse than letting Europe squeeze the country dry?
Russia and America: Confronting Empire
Many Russians and Americans would rather see their governments helping other countries than hurting them. That means facing some hard truths.
Think California’s Drought Is Bad? Try Palestine’s.
While Israelis water their lawns and swim in Olympic-sized pools, Palestinians a few kilometers away are literally dying of thirst.
Lawmakers Are Using Trade Rules to Blacklist Critics of Israel
Legislation to fast track new trade pacts specifically targets supporters of the BDS movement against the Israeli occupation.
Islamic State Turns Moral Relativity on Its Head Once and for All
Recent research reveals that retribution is a natural consequence of a moral code, but the Islamic State is breaking all the rules.
Slavery, Genocide, Abuse: The Dark Side of Asia’s ‘Tiger Economies’
From declining worker protections to violent labor trafficking and ethnic cleansing, the dark underbelly of Southeast Asia’s “tiger economies” is on full display this year.