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.
The Terrorist Attack in Moscow: Who Was Behind It?
Were Russian intelligence operatives involved in the terrorist attack in Moscow, or did they simply fail to stop it?
The Break-Up?
Are the United States and Israel heading toward a divorce?
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.
Despite Risks, U.S. Lawmakers Move to Extend War in Yemen
Members of Congress are preparing an authorization for the use of military force, even while acknowledging that it may perpetuate suffering in the Middle East.
How Washington’s Anti-Iranian Campaign Failed, Big Time
How the Gaza conflict made democracy’s name mud for millions.