Thai society appears united on the need to end military rule.
Thailand on the Brink of Change
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Democracy & Governance
Why I Crashed the White House’s Garden Party for Narendra Modi
The White House’s embrace of the Indian leader is normalizing fascism in the world’s most populous country — and in the U.S. as well.
How Contractor CEOs Get Rich Off Taxpayers
Enormous Pentagon budgets are also inflating CEO pay at major military contractors. Here’s how to rein in this taxpayer-funded excess.
Aleksandar Vučić, Machiavelli, and the Rain in Belgrade
The Serbian government organized a rally to counter huge civic protests. But it’s only further polarizing the country.
The Serbian Movement Against Violence
In the aftermath of the two mass killings in and around Belgrade, Serbian citizens have handed over a huge number of illegal weapons. That is surely a positive step, but much more must be done.
Retire This Dehumanizing Language About Immigrants
Human beings fleeing persecution are not a “flood” or “surge.” And it’s not “illegal” when they cross the border to seek asylum.
The Persistent Allure of Military Coups
Sudan is in yet another civil war. Can it put military rule behind it once and for all?
The U.S. Government’s Greatest Enemy
When it comes to U.S. security, Americans are more of a threat than the Chinese or the Russians.
Will the Taliban Revolt Against its Leadership?
The Taliban contains many contending factions, but that’s also a source of its stability.
Donald Trump and America’s Democratic Reputation
Trump attacked democracy. Will democracy fight back?