After learning airline crisis management the hard way, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has quickly taken control of the investigation of MH17.
Malaysia Regains Its Footing Amid Intensifying Hostilities in Ukraine
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Europe & Central Asia
Scotland Deserves to Be Independent
Scotland has a chance to obtain what’s been denied its people: sustainable economic growth, social justice, and, most of all, a Scotland-first approach.
Red Carpet Into Harm’s Way Rolled Out for Flight MH17
Between Ukraine airline officials keeping planes flying too low and the pilot diverting his plane into the vicinity of the military transport, MH17’s fate was sealed.
Suddenly Putin Blaming Ukraine for Flight 17 Makes a Shred of Sense
The Russian prime minister may still bear some of the blame, though.
Hungary’s U-Turn
Hungary, once a liberal democracy, regressed to a semi-autocratic regime.
When and How to End a Foreign Intervention
Oxford professor Richard Caplan examines the challenges of exiting from state-building operations.
Remembering Srebrenica
Nearly 8,000 Muslims were massacred in Srebrenica between July 11 and 13, 1995.
Rescuing Polish Liberalism
A new generation of Polish progressives seeks to rescue liberalism from popular misconceptions.
Sarkozy Plying a Judge for Info May Be Least of His Crimes
Did Sarkozy accept campaign funds from Qaddafi — and worse?
Is Japan’s Peace Constitution Dead?
Despite its peace constitution, Japan boasts one of the largest militaries in the world.