In the U.S. war on Iraq, hundreds of thousands died the sort of deaths that, if broadcast in an ISIS video, would have inflamed international opinion.
Why ISIS Exists
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Democracy & Governance
Some Good News from the Middle East
Obama has the best opportunity in decades to end the U.S.-Iran standoff.
10 Reasons I’m Praying for AIPAC’s Decline
The right-wing pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is slowly losing its bipartisan appeal. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Turning the European Debt Myth Upside-Down
The European debt crisis has little to do with poor budgeting and everything to do with crony capitalism.
8 Ways to Reduce Global Inequality
The path to a more equal world is steep, but the signposts are clearly marked.
Is Japan’s Prime Minister the Next Putin?
America’s top ally in East Asia is bulking up its military, picking fights with its neighbors, and showing a blithe disregard for democracy.
A New Crackdown in Belarus
Ahead of elections later this year, the state once dubbed “Europe’s Last Dictatorship” is launching a fierce new crackdown on journalists and human rights defenders.
Updating German Thrift for the Age of Austerity
Thriftiness has served Germany well in the past, but the German culture of austerity suffers from selective memory.
Can the Violence in Honduras Be Stopped?
Nearly 100 percent of the murders in Honduras’ second city go unsolved. Community development, not militarization, is the answer.
A New Global Development Bank in Town
The new BRICS bank could rival the IMF or fall flat on its face. Either way, it’s a sign of shifting global power and influence.