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.
Derailing the High-Speed Trading Bullet Train
Europe is way ahead of the U.S. in curbing dangerous high-speed financial speculation that adds nothing of value to the economy.
Obama in the Funhouse
To avoid the escalation in east-west tensions, both Putin and Obama need to view each other with a great deal more clarity and understanding.
The Right Rises Again in Europe
Throughout Europe, extremist right-wing parties have been on the rise and radical ideas are gaining traction.
Haqqanistan
Despite its brutality, corruption, and affiliation with al Qaeda, the Haqqani network is likely to inherit much of Afghanistan should the United States leave.
Paying for the Climate Change Pivot
Unless every nation ramps down military spending and invests in clean energy, we’ll all lose the next big war over the fate of the Earth without even firing a shot.
From Democracy to Veto-cracy: Destabilizing World Politics
When the public abandons voting and attempts to veto a policy or even an entire government.