Foreign agent laws in Russia, El Salvador, and elsewhere threaten the entire international edifice of laws and institutions that support the right to dissent.
The End of Dissent
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Europe & Central Asia
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.
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.
The End of US
One year after the January 6 insurrection, is the United States on the verge of break-up?
Russian Green Deal: Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Russia is a leading carbon emitter and exporter. But change is afoot inside the country.
War with Russia?
Here’s what Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv can do to avoid the next world war.
The Far Right Continues to Build Its International
Donald Trump and his allies around the world are still alive and kicking.
Thierry Loves Corona
Thierry Baudet, the Dutch right-wing populist, has launched a new persona as an anti-vaxxer.
‘Now Is the Time to Be Angry’: Afghanistan’s Progressive Past and Dark Present
A personal reflection on the ‘Big Men’ who’ve meddled in Afghanistan — and the women navigating the aftermath.