Haiti Today, America Tomorrow?
When democracies die, mobs take over.
Playing Russian Roulette with Middle Eastern Oil
Despite hellish heat waves and epic floods, the Middle East gets failing grades on climate action.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
Peace From the Baltics
The Baltic nations worry about encroaching war. They can also be central to any future peace.
Language in the War on Gaza
Israel resorts to outright lies and dangerous deceptions.
Spending Unlimited
The Pentagon’s budget follies come at a high price.
Unjust Wars and a Just Peace
Wars can have many and diverse causes. But when local conflicts become intertwined with geopolitics and geoeconomics they become especially dangerous and destabilizing.
Transgender Rights in Nepal Has Entered a Hyper-Medicalized Era
Nepal’s courts have struck landmark victories for transgender rights. But a lack of clarity about implementation has led to humiliating abuses.
The Critical Missing Piece from the U.S. Energy Transition
Competition with China over minerals is meaningless if the prize is a dead planet.
The Ugly Origins of Trump’s “America First” Policy
With this phrase, the former president is connecting himself to the Ku Klux Klan and outright fascist movements.
DRC Bleeds Conflict Minerals for Green Growth
Congolese activists, facing violence and colonial exploitation, call for a green transition that puts justice first.
Destroying the Lawn in Gaza
Time is running out to save Palestinians and the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Indebted Countries Find Potential Safe Harbor in New York State
Vulture funds prey on indebted countries. Here’s one way to stop them.
How to Deconstruct the New Iron Curtain
Here are some sensible ways the United States can prevent World War III.