Ignoring religion’s role in radicalization means we’re not attending to the needs of those most at risk of joining extremist groups.
How the Left Failed France’s Muslims
In a different world, Cherif and Said Kouachi might have become progressive activists. But where the left abdicated its outreach to marginalized communities, the Islamists moved in.
Is Europe Going the Way of Yugoslavia?
Europe should be the world’s superpower. So why is it on the verge of collapse?
Europe’s Coming Battle
There’s a battle coming for the soul of Europe, and the far right is rallying like it’s 1099.
Charlie Hebdo: Middle East Blowback?
After the Paris massacre, European governments should resist narratives of civilizational conflict and push for a ceasefire in the Syrian war.
A Muslim Cartoonist Draws Lessons from the Charlie Hebdo Massacre
Bullets and bombs can never silence the voices of laughter and friendship.
French Assembly Calls on President Hollande to Recognize Palestine Statehood
The French vote to recognize Palistine as a state came on the heels of similar moves by the U.K., Irish, and Spanish legislatures.
Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice
The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.
The U.S. Just Lost a Client State in West Africa. What Happens Now?
With a U.S.-trained military officer now running Burkina Faso, will Washington press for a democratic transition or legitimize a military coup?
A U.S. Shift Away from Israel?
U.S. civil society is more critical of Israeli actions in Palestine than ever. When will the U.S. government catch up?