For the Islamic State to preside over a caliphate takes money — lots of it.
So, Islamic State, You Want to Rule a Caliphate
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Democracy & Governance
Don’t Ask the Pentagon Where Its Money Goes
The Pentagon is long overdue for an audit of its $555 billion budget, but Congress has failed to hold it accountable.
No Happy Ending to the Child Refugee Crisis
The Obama administration is making it harder for Central Americans to get refugee status.
Resisting U.S. Bases in Okinawa
Despite intense crackdowns, activists on the Japanese island of Okinawa continue to resist the construction of new U.S. military bases.
Terror, Repression, and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy
Haiti’s late dictator leaves behind a 1-million-strong Diaspora unlikely to ever return home.
Gaza and the Bipartisan War on Human Rights
During and after Israel’s war on Gaza, bipartisan congressional majorities have worked to undermine war crimes investigations by the United Nations and human rights groups.
Recognizing Palestine
As more European governments line up to recognize a Palestinian state, Israel (and the U.S.) look more isolated than ever.
Why China Won’t Talk to Hong Kong’s Protesters
Hong Kong’s Occupiers have been peaceful and their demands reasonable, but China’s leaders see bogeymen around every corner.
Conflict Resolution and German Reunification
East and West Germany were like a couple that had rushed into marriage with very little understanding of what it would be like to live together.
Hong Kong: The Future of People Power?
Hong Kong’s “Occupy Central” movement is neither revolutionary nor subversive: It’s a basic demand for a more responsive and accountable government.