When the world’s largest consumer of fossil fuels teams up with one of the world’s largest suppliers, the planet is the biggest loser.
Russia and China’s Dirty Partnership
read more
Europe & Central Asia
Helsinki 2.0
The European security order has broken down. The conflict around Ukraine is a symptom of this larger problem.
The End of Dissent
Foreign agent laws in Russia, El Salvador, and elsewhere threaten the entire international edifice of laws and institutions that support the right to dissent.
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.