Sadly, innocent Kenyans are paying the price for their government’s actions in Somalia.
Kenya’s Garissa Attack Wasn’t Just a Tragedy. It Was Blowback.
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Democracy & Governance
Providing Future Generations With a Voice at the Table
Future generations are inexorably influenced by the decisions we make — or fail to — today.
Yemen and the Congress of Reaction
The Saudi-led coalition intervening in Yemen has more in common with 19th-century Europe than the 21st-century Middle East.
Naypyidaw: Burma’s Potemkin Capital
Naypyidaw isn’t the first showcase city that a nation has built from scratch, but it may be the emptiest.
Strengthening Multilateral Defense of Human Rights in the Americas
At this year’s Summit of the Americas, member countries should work for a resolution to the political crisis in Venezuela alongside an end to U.S. sanctions on the country.
Foreign Agents
Some international NGOs promote universal norms and values while others advance the interests of governments. Is it possible to create space for one kind without the other?
The Clash of Civil Persuasions
It is not between fundamentalist Muslims and Western governments.
In Zero-Sum Terms, the Iran Nuclear Deal a Huge Victory for Obama
For those who view international relations as a quest for equity between nations, the U.S. and the West bullied Iran into a nuclear deal.
Obama and the Iran Nuke Deal: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
President Obama’s deal with Iran gives hope for international cooperation on future crises.
Playing with Peace in Myanmar
International aid and “statebuilding” exercises risk exacerbating ethnic conflicts in Myanmar. Here’s a more realistic approach.