U.S. Officials Acknowledge Moral Issues at Stake in Gaza
Although some officials focus on Israel’s intent, others consider the consequences of Israel’s actions for the people of Gaza.
Blinken’s Trip to Africa
The secretary of state’s latest trip to four African countries reveals America’s impotence in the post-hegemonic world.
Remote Warfare and Expendable People
Forever war means never having to say you’re sorry.
Are North Korea’s Latest Threats Rhetorical or Real?
It’s not too late for the United States and South Korea to offer Kim Jong Un an offramp from the conflict he has yet to initiate.
The End of Dissent
Foreign agent laws in Russia, El Salvador, and elsewhere threaten the entire international edifice of laws and institutions that support the right to dissent.
Gitmo’s Shameful Twentieth Anniversary
It is time for President Biden to turn the page once and for all on this sordid chapter in our nation’s history.
Seeking Justice for Syrians
Inside a chance prosecution in Germany that could be a first step toward justice after the country’s devastating civil war.
Hypocritical Scolding Won’t Stop a Russian War on Ukraine
Peace cannot be found if the U.S. relies on the self-righteous assertion of principles that our government refuses to apply to itself.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Internationalist
King looked beyond our borders — not only at injustice, but at how people worked together to end it. It’s an example we need today.
Protests at the Pump
Even small increases in the price of gas can generate protests, like in Kazakhstan. But actually, we’re not paying anywhere near enough at the pump.
Saving the Iran Nuclear Deal Requires Balancing it
Here’s how to ensure that a new agreement isn’t so easily cancelled.
Bin Laden and Trump: Two Bookends to America’s Imperial Decline
What we can learn from the 20 years between the 9/11 attacks and the January 6 coup attempt.
The End of US
One year after the January 6 insurrection, is the United States on the verge of break-up?
Does Japan Aspire to be a Superpower?
Despite its “peace constitution,” Japan has a growing military footprint.