No one who predicted disaster from Washington’s intervention in Syria should expect anything different from Russia’s.
Why Peace Activists Should Stop Cheering for Russian Bombs in Syria
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North America
Canada’s Progressives Bid Good Riddance to Harper
The victory of Canada’s Liberal Party was a mixed one for the country’s left. But from pulling out of Syria to (maybe) legalizing marijuana, they’re welcoming the change in governance.
A Kumbaya Moment for the Middle East? Hardly.
Despite Washington’s move toward detente with Iran, other regional conflicts — especially in Israel-Palestine, where an “intifada of knives” is underway — are looking as volatile as ever.
Gross National Happiness, Like the Gross National Product, Can Be Tracked by Data
Gross National Happiness, which had its origins in Bhutan, has caught on with political scientists.
The TPP Can Still Be Stopped
The tide may be turning against the Obama administration’s enormous, corporate-friendly investment pact. Is it too politically toxic for an election year?
Why Should the U.S. Accept Syrian Refugees? Because It Helped Displace Them.
Washington is one of the most active players in Syria’s civil war, but it’s accepted effectively 0 percent of the conflict’s refugees.
How Can We Prevent More Tragedies Like Kunduz? By Pulling Out U.S. Troops.
The best way to ensure that U.S. troops won’t bomb any more civilian targets in Afghanistan is for President Obama to pull them out.
An Inevitable Triumvirate: Syria, Russia, and Iran
An influx of Iranian troops into Syria is complementing Russian airstrikes in attempting to shore up the Assad regime.
Is Putin Really as Foolish as We Are?
Putin’s attempt at “shock and awe” in Syria has all the hallmarks of failed U.S. interventions of the past
Career Kiss of Death: Asking Why Iran Has to Be Our Enemy
“Realists” in government or foreign policy analysis don’t question whether Iran is an enemy.