Some see Democratic VP pick Tim Kaine as a promising counterbalance to Clinton’s hawkishness.
Democrats Are Still Divided on Israel, But Clinton Runs Way to the Right
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Democracy & Governance
Khizr Khan’s Son Sacrificed His Life for a War That Never Should’ve Happened
Clinton’s rhetoric on the Muslim world might be friendlier than Trump’s, but her record is much bloodier.
The Myth of Trump’s Alternative Worldview
Trump’s foreign policy isn’t an alternative to U.S. empire. It’s just a cruder rendition of it.
Russia Hacks the World
Some see Putin’s Russia as a counterweight to U.S. global meddling. But Moscow is increasingly mimicking Washington’s worst behavior.
Both Parties Are Playing the Mexico Card
From immigration to the drug war, there’s a lot that needs fixing in the U.S.-Mexico relationship. But border walls, hate speech, and deportations won’t do it.
Americans Choke on the Term “Welfare State”
Americans’ aversion to taxes blinds them to not only the benefits, but the opportunities that Nordic countries enjoy.
Turkey Distances Itself From the U.S. and NATO
But to what extent?
The Surprising Popularity of Military Coups
The attempted military coup in Turkey and the possibility of a President Trump may have more Americans considering the military option.
Turkish Coup Attempt Brought Out the Worst in Western Media
The failed Turkish coup provided mainstream Western media with another chance to fall flat on its face.
How Assad Declared Open Season on the People of Syria
With each UN Security Council veto, Syrian President Assad increased the intensity of his attacks on his own people.