The United Nations Human Rights Council announced a commission of inquiry into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Is Human Rights Watch Too Close to the U.S. Government?
Human Rights Watch continues to face charges from activists, including Nobel Laureates, who say the group is too close to Washington to criticize U.S. foreign policy.
Is Obama Really Adrift in the World?
Four myths American exceptionalists peddle about the U.S. president and America’s role in the world.
In Gaza, International Law Is Up in Flames
In a flagrant violation of international law, Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed hundreds of civilians and devastated civilian infrastructure.
Parsing the East Asian Powder Keg
The simmering tensions in East Asia are echoes of Washington’s Cold War intrigues—and the Pentagon’s not-so-secret plans for battle with China.
Behind Door Number Three in Iraq
Obama has few good options in Iraq, but the worst choice would be emulating George W. Bush.
America Should Open Its Doors to Iraqis
Iraq’s dire refugee crisis is posing a humanitarian and political challenge to the Obama administration.
MH17: Cold War Replay?
The last time the U.S. accused Russia of downing a civilian airliner, nuclear war nearly broke out.
Malaysia Regains Its Footing Amid Intensifying Hostilities in Ukraine
After learning airline crisis management the hard way, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has quickly taken control of the investigation of MH17.
Refugee Crisis: The Stunning Collapse of Syria’s Safe Spaces
In just five years, Syria has gone from being the world’s second-largest host of refugees to the second-largest producer of them.