Is Iran President Hassan Rouhani trying to open up Iran like Mikhail Gorbachev did Russia?
Iran-U.S. Nuclear Deal Signals a Gorbachev Moment for Rouhani
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Europe & Central Asia
Economics by Other Means: War, Poverty, and Conflict Minerals in Africa
With support from Moscow, Washington, and the former imperial capitals no longer assured, armed groups in Africa now compete for riches in diamond mines, gold pits, oil wells, and rare earth deposits.
Two Women, Catherine Ashton and Wendy Sherman, Key Shapers of Iran Deal
Catherine Ashton and Wendy Sherman navigated through the diplomatic shoals of the Iran nuclear deal.
Surviving Climate Change: Towards a Climate Revolution
Is a green energy revolution on the global agenda?
China: What Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran, Israel, and the U.S. Have in Common
China’s good relations with states at odds with each other could yield results at the negotiating table soon.
Roma and the American Civil Rights Movement
Although Roma have made gains in East-Central Europe, they continue to exist on the margins of society.
The Battle of Berlin: 70 Years Ago This Month
Starting on November 17, the British launched the single most intensive bombing attack on a city in World War II.
The Audacity of Pope
Here are three ways Pope Francis could seriously rock the boat.
Labor Rights for All: The Fight Against Modern-Day Slavery
The domestic workers’ rights movement offers powerful lessons for the broader fight against forced labor, trafficking, and servitude.
Drone Victims Come Out of the Shadows
New films, reports, and media coverage are finally giving the American public a taste of the personal tragedies involved in the U.S. drone war.