Every democracy in the world has an elected legislature. Why not the United Nations?
Want a More Democratic UN? Give It a Parliament
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Trump Takes on the World
Donald Trump’s not-so-veiled racism, crude economic populism, and male bravado make him the closest thing the U.S. has to an authentic European-style fascist.
Bush-Era Torture Apologists Are Releasing a Book to Whitewash Their Crimes
They can call it anything they want, but the CIA tortured its prisoners. And that’s a crime against humanity.
Finally, Science Beginning to Prove Torture Doesn’t Work
The stress of torture degrades memory and the functioning of the mind.
How to Confront ISIS
There may be a responsible way to fight the Islamic State, but the U.S. will have to leave its boots in the closet and the drones in the hangar.
What if, Faced With Nuclear War, We Surrendered?
The only true way to win a nuclear war is not to fight it.
Even After the Cuba Deal, Latin America Is Still Leery of Obama. Here’s Why.
Despite progress with Cuba, the Obama administration has done little to dispel doubts about Washington’s intentions towards its neighbors to the south.
Don’t Sit Tight: Congress Can Still Tank the Iran Deal
Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents who support diplomacy over war.
How the Iran Deal Could Reshape the Middle East
Washington’s rapprochement with Iran has opened the door for major realignments from Israel to Afghanistan.
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.