Is the world ungovernable―or merely lacking an effective government?
Time to Abandon International Anarchy?
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Middle East & North Africa
Imagine You’re a Palestinian Youth…
What would you do to rectify the historical injustice visited on your people?
Biden Has It So Wrong—And It’s Killing Thousands
The left should stand with both Ukraine and Palestine.
Putin’s Interests in the Hamas Attack on Israel
The Russian president is seeking to take advantage of the outbreak of violence.
Cooling the Guns in the Middle East
Fratricide, as the latest conflict between Hamas and Israel has proven once again, only benefits the one percent of extremists on both sides.
Revisiting an Interview with a Leader of Hamas
Nearly two decades ago, the “most wanted man” in Lebanon discussed Israel, intra-Palestinian relations, and the prospects for liberation.
The Real U.S. Intelligence Failure in Gaza
For years, U.S. officials have known that dire conditions in Gaza could lead to violence.
A Surprise Attack–but Nothing Surprising About It
For peace, stand with Palestine, but not with Hamas, and work for democracy, justice, and equality.
How Brute Violence Became Egypt’s Answer to Virtually Everything
Ten years ago, the country’s security forces killed over 800 protestors in broad daylight. Today, no critic is spared in the dictatorship, which receives ample U.S. military aid.
How Israel Occupied Itself
Israel’s crisis is not about democracy but occupation.