The crisis of capitalism isn’t just about the gap between rich and poor. It’s about the gap between what’s demanded by our planet and what’s demanded by our economy.
What Piketty Forgot
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Africa
The Obama Administration’s Somali Pivot
Concerned about terrorism as well as influence from Washington’s economic rivals, the Obama administration is renewing its efforts to support the Somali central government.
Changing the Conversation on Sexual Violence in Conflict
A little-known, 41-year-old U.S. law has erected an enduring barrier to comprehensive post-rape care for women.
Libya: A Cautionary Tale
Beset by infighting among militias and rampant arms trafficking, Libya in 2014 is a cautionary tale about the long-term consequences of military intervention.
The Solution to South Sudan’s Problems? Sudan
It may only be Sudan that can pave the way towards sustainable peace in South Sudan.
Participatory Totalitarianism
We are not passive objects of the surveillance state. We are active subjects of our own YouTube channels.
Let Them Eat Carbon
Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy targets the developing world for future profits.
It’s Always Been Too Easy to Justify Civilian Casualties
The rationale that Islamist extremists offer for civilian casualties is nothing new.
Coup Fever
Despite the lip service given to democracy the world over, coups remain a popular last resort. Here’s why.
Boko Haram Makes Al Qaeda Look Benign in Comparison
What do you expect from a group that doesn’t believe in ― never mind evolution ― evaporation?