From Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan, militaries need to leave schools alone. A global agreement could make that a reality.
120 Countries Have Signed the Safe Schools Declaration. Sadly, the U.S. Isn’t One of Them.
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Europe & Central Asia
Slovakia at a Crossroads: Stability Hangs in the Balance
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s vow to return to office after surviving a violent assassination attempt raises critical questions about Slovakia’s political future and its role in global stability.
A Slippery Slope to World War III?
Talk of a ceasefire in Ukraine is dangerously premature.
Power Station Bombing Redoubles Pressure on Ukraine
Ukraine must find a way to meet the gap in its energy needs before winter starts.
Israel, Russia, and International Law
National impunity is not inevitable, at least if people and governments of the world are willing to take the necessary actions.
Ukraine, Double Standards, and Escalation Management
The Biden administration has okayed the use of U.S. weapons for strikes on Russian territory near Kharkiv. But its restrictions on Ukrainian actions and its double standards vis a vis Israel are undermining international law.
Ukraine, Israel, and the Incoherence of U.S. Foreign Policy
The latest aid package both opposes and facilitates genocide. How crazy is that?
Peace From the Baltics
The Baltic nations worry about encroaching war. They can also be central to any future peace.
The Terrorist Attack in Moscow: Who Was Behind It?
Were Russian intelligence operatives involved in the terrorist attack in Moscow, or did they simply fail to stop it?
The Return of Terrorism?
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is making the same mistakes that George W. Bush did after September 11.