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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War & Peace
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.
Hillary Clinton’s Platform Lacks a Firm Footing
Domestic-policy successes such as paid family leave count for little if the U.S. is at war with Russia.
Mourning and Resistance in Kashmir
Protests have returned to Kashmir, and so have demands for self-determination.
Missile Defense in Europe Needlessly Provocative
The United States never tires of finding ways to needlessly aggravate Russia.
Superpower Conflicts Are Driving Tensions in the South China Sea
The Philippines won a huge legal victory against China on a long-running territorial dispute. But Manila’s alliance with Washington may make it all for nothing.
The Right Way to Defeat Terrorism
The military can’t defeat the Islamic State. We must look instead at the sources of ISIS support.
Missing from the Debate: U.S. Aid to Israel
Israel’s grandiose demands for more aid from Israel.