The planet faces multiple existential threats in the age of Donald Trump.
Climate-Change Summer or Nuclear Winter?
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War & Peace
The Ever-Expanding War Machine
The Trump administration is dismantling the government while pumping up the Pentagon.
India and Pakistan’s Crisis: Water, War, and Warnings
The region once again teeters on the brink of catastrophe.
Ending the War in Ukraine
If the stars align, here’s a 10-point plan that makes the best of a bad situation.
Is a U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Coming Soon?
Trump promises a deal by mid-June, but many obstacles remain.
Is 2025 the New 1984?
Trump has a tricontinental vision for a new world order.
Kenneth Roth on Why Human Rights Advocacy Still Works — If We Fight for It
Naming and shaming human rights abuses only works when the public views the conduct as wrong. And that’s always up for grabs, the former Human Rights Watch director says.
Why Moscow Won’t Play Ball on a Ceasefire—Yet
War provides Putin with political advantages, and he wants more leverage.
Somaliland is Quietly Becoming a Regional Flashpoint
The would-be state could leverage its location to achieve recognition.
The Illusion of Ceasefires
Donald Trump promised that he would force warring parties in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere to stop fighting and get along. In fact, he’s just siding with aggressors.