Congressional apathy toward our wars and schemes abroad marks a dangerous sign of democratic decay. But it’s not too late.
World to Refugees: Go to Hell
Over 22.5 million people have been forced to flee their countries. Last year, less than 200,000 were resettled.
Can Spain’s Socialists Avoid Their Past Pitfalls?
The new Spanish government has a mixed record on both austerity and regional democracy. To stay in power, it’ll have to do better on both.
Beneath America’s Turbulent Relationship With Its Most Hated Ally
If Trump wants a successful South Asia policy, he’d best start by mending fences with Pakistan.
The Best Way to Honor Our Vets and Protect Americans? End the Wars
Soldiers, civilians, and the 140 million Americans who are poor or low-income pay the price for our never-ending wars.
Disrupters in Chief
From Washington to Rome, so-called “populist” politicians are hacking away at a genuinely broken status quo. But their alternatives are either uninspired or terrifying.
Erdogan Wants to Be Turkey’s Lone Strongman. What If He Gets What He Wants?
The Turkish president may get his win next month, but when trouble comes, he’ll own it.
A Defining Election for Pakistan
Can Pakistan definitively put the era of military rule behind it?
America’s Hypocrisy on Free Trade Is Dangerous
If we look honestly at our own history, we can begin to understand China’s current and future goals. If we don’t, we could be headed toward conflict.
Far Right Groups Are Stumbling, But Their Rhetoric Is More Mainstream Than Ever
In a sense, the Republican Party has become a much more powerful instrument of white rage than the alt-right.