Were Reagan’s overtures to Gorbachev at the Reykjavik summit ― soon to be a major motion picture ― in fact, disingenuous?
Was Reagan’s Nuclear About-face at Reykjavik Genuine?
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Europe & Central Asia
The First Roma Feminist
Roma women must confront not only the prejudices of society as a whole but also discrimination within traditional Roma families.
The Three-War Doctrine
Hyping threats from Russia, China, and the rest of the world, the U.S. War Party is gearing up to reassert American power.
Don’t Blame Shariah for Honor Killing
Afghan justice is buried three sub-basements down.
Toward a Roma Cosmopolitanism
The late Romanian sociologist Nicolae Gheorghe hoped to see the Roma model a transnational society, broader and freer than nation-states.
Terror and Impunity in Kashmir
Violence against civilians is endemic in Indian Kashmir, where activists are fighting back against a culture of official impunity.
Will Nuclear Cuts Fall Victim to Tensions Over Ukraine?
Nothing underscores the need to keep a channel open on arms control than a crisis like Ukraine.
Noah: We Caused the Flood
Darren Aronofsky’s film “Noah” sends a clear message: take care of the earth or the consequences will be fatal.
U.S. and Russia Testing Each Other’s Commitments in Eastern Europe
If Russia intensifies its presence in Ukraine, U.S. will face pressure from NATO allies to react.
Hungary’s U-Turn
Hungary has turned its back on the European Union and is heading off on its own political and economic path.