Biden wants Saudi help to strengthen the alliance against Russia. But if he reduces the war to geopolitics, autocrats will rejoice.
Reflections on a Path-Breaking Campaign for Democratic Socialism in the Philippines
In the Philippines, as in the U.S., the “left” presents itself “the ‘progressive’ tail of the liberal elite.” Our campaign made room for an actual progressive agenda.
The Global South in the WTO: Time to Go on the Offensive
The WTO is in crisis. The Global South should take advantage and claim the policy space it needs to adapt to a de-globalizing world economy.
The Rare Earth Dilemma
The United States is increasingly worried about China’s near-monopoly on the mining and processing of these strategic minerals.
Biden’s Golden Opportunity to Reverse Course on China
Improving relations with China could lower inflation, isolate Vladimir Putin, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.
A Just Ceasefire or Just a Ceasefire?
The war in Ukraine must end with a defeat of Putinism.
Why the Son of a Hated Dictator Won the Philippine Elections
The failures of liberalism made illiberalism popular. But the inevitable crises of the Marcos-Duterte regime offer opportunities for progressive organizing.
India and Pakistan Are Baking, and Every Powerful Institution Is to Blame
Indians know they can’t rely on elites to save them from catastrophe. That’s exactly what could make a climate movement there so powerful.
Beijing’s Hand-Picked Leader in Hong Kong Has an Abusive Past
Hong Kong’s one-man election drives home Beijing’s broken promises to the territory.
North Korea’s Real Threat
North Korea’s greatest liability is something that it currently views as an asset: its radical isolation.