Washington’s rapprochement with Iran has opened the door for major realignments from Israel to Afghanistan.
How the Iran Deal Could Reshape the Middle East
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U.S. Using Iran Inspections to Tweak Targeting in Event of “Military Option”
When White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest sought to placate hawks, he revealed more about the Iran deal than he may have intended.
In Mexico, Hunted Down for Speaking Out
Once a refuge, Mexico City has become a hunting ground where journalists end up reporting on the assassinations of their colleagues — and wondering who will be next.
The Obama Administration Just Blew Off Human Trafficking Concerns to Pass the TPP
Just two months after mass graves were discovered in Malaysia, the U.S. State Department upgraded the country’s human rights ranking. Here’s why.
Black Ops for Peace
Like it or not, diplomacy is all about backroom deals.
What Happened to the BRICS?
The BRICS were well poised to rival the West’s control of the global economy. But while they grapple with economic slowdowns and rising social tensions, other blocs of developing economies are rising to the fore.
The Kurdish Elephant
In their latest deal to fight ISIS, Washington and Turkey are treating the Middle East’s largest stateless minority like pawns. That’s a huge mistake.
Just Listen to What Western Officials Are Saying About Russia
Somehow a disagreement over Ukraine has morphed into Nazi armies poised on the Polish border, or Soviet armored divisions threatening to overrun Western Europe.
Fine-Tuning Nuclear Weapons to Make Them More Palatable
A smaller, more accurate bomb can contribute to the longevity of the U.S. nuclear weapons program.
The Americans With Disabilities Act Is a Model for the World — Literally
The landmark U.S. disability rights legislation became the basis for an international treaty embraced by much of the world — but not, ironically, by the U.S. itself.