Young activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan are increasingly combining their efforts to protect local autonomy and democracy.
On China’s Doorstep, Youth Movements Are Flourishing
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Democracy & Governance
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?
Is Japan’s Peace Constitution Dead?
Despite its peace constitution, Japan boasts one of the largest militaries in the world.
U.S. Republicans Get a “Red Card” on Immigration
Now that they’ve stalled immigration reform, Republicans have further alienated Latino voters with their callous treatment of child migrants.
Obama: Be War-Weary, Not World-Weary
How the Obama administration can make good on its stated preference for diplomacy over war.
In Kyrgyzstan Ethnic Hostility Shows Few Signs of Abating
The underlying issues that led to violence in Kyrgyzstan four years ago remain.
East Germany’s Stasi a Quarter Century After It Was Dissolved
Reporter David Crawford exposed the Stasi’s real estate assets, pensions, and the names of its agents working undercover.