I’m a scholar of the war on terror’s civilian casualties, as well as a military spouse. Until the suffering ends, all of us should bear witness to the costs of war.
Bearing Witness to the Costs of War
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Asia & Pacific
Will Impeachment Affect Trump’s Reelection Chances?
The Democrats’ impeachment strategy might backfire at the polls, but so too might Trump’s polarization strategy.
Is China an Imperial Power in the Image of the West?
Unlike the West, modern China has seldom used brute force to access resources or expand markets — except, notably, in the South China Sea.
How Literature Can Help Bridge the Empathy Gap
Can the written word bridge our aching divides? Experiments are underway in some of the world’s most combustible conflict zones.
The NBA’s China Fiasco Shows What Businesses Really Value
Companies willingly censor or condemn free speech to retain market share in authoritarian countries. Just ask Daryl Morey.
Don’t Forget: Nuclear Weapons Are an Existential Threat, Too
A new study shows just how bad a nuclear war could get. We need a plan to eliminate this risk permanently.
Dig Beneath the World’s Far-Right Governments — You’ll Find Fossil Fuels
From Brazil to India to the United States, extractive industries have aligned themselves with authoritarian governments waging war on minority populations.
The Pentagon Is Pledging to Reform Itself. Again. It Won’t.
The new secretary of defense, a former Raytheon lobbyist, won’t even pledge not to go back through the revolving door.
The New Age of Protest
People are hitting the streets to protest government inaction, repression, and corruption. Does that mean democracy is in trouble or stronger than ever?
The Collapse of the East Asian Order
With Japan and South Korea in the middle of a feud, East Asia is on the verge of a serious unraveling.