How should a country react when its diplomats commit a crime and claim diplomatic immunity?
When Diplomats Misbehave: Standoff Between Malaysia and New Zealand
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Asia & Pacific
Rick Perry and His Foreign Friend
While making a political show of turning away migrant children at the border, Texas Governor Rick Perry has offered “honorary citizenship” to a right-wing Australian author.
MH17: Cold War Replay?
The last time the U.S. accused Russia of downing a civilian airliner, nuclear war nearly broke out.
Malaysia Regains Its Footing Amid Intensifying Hostilities in Ukraine
After learning airline crisis management the hard way, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has quickly taken control of the investigation of MH17.
What the World Cup Can Teach Progressives About Corruption
Fighting corruption is a proven means to reduce inequality. But the issue has often been co-opted by elites looking to do just the opposite.
Is Japan’s Peace Constitution Dead?
Despite its peace constitution, Japan boasts one of the largest militaries in the world.
Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before It Is Too Late
Without disarmament our nuclear nightmares may become realities — but there is still time to avoid disaster.
The Impact of Chinese Maritime Policies on India
Controlling the South China Sea enables Beijing to project power into the Indian Ocean.
Enough Undeclared Plutonium to Make 80 Nuclear Bombs? No Problem — if You’re Not Iran
What country failed to reveal a massive amount of plutonium to the International Atomic Energy Agency?
Seeking Justice—Or at Least the Truth—for “Comfort Women”
A growing global movement is ensuring that if the Japanese government won’t hold itself to account for its crimes against women, then history will.