Some international NGOs promote universal norms and values while others advance the interests of governments. Is it possible to create space for one kind without the other?
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North America
The Clash of Civil Persuasions
It is not between fundamentalist Muslims and Western governments.
In Zero-Sum Terms, the Iran Nuclear Deal a Huge Victory for Obama
For those who view international relations as a quest for equity between nations, the U.S. and the West bullied Iran into a nuclear deal.
Obama and the Iran Nuke Deal: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
President Obama’s deal with Iran gives hope for international cooperation on future crises.
The Great Convergence with Iran
What the Iran deal means for Tehran’s nuclear program — and for the future of the Middle East.
Islamophobia in the US: a Language (Arabic) Can’t Kill
A recent Pledge of the Allegiance recited in Arabic was treated as a threat by some.
Iran: Deal or No Deal?
Rare are the moments when enormously complex situations lend themselves to unambiguous yes-or-no answers. This is one of them.
What if Nuclear War No Longer Resulted in Nuclear Winter?
Can nuclear weapons be justified if arsenals are kept small enough to prevent the threat of nuclear winter if used?
Continuing the Crackdown on Kids
The “Biden Plan” for Central America treats refugee children as a national security threat.
3 Big Benefits for Americans to Ending the Cuba Embargo
Cuba has a lot more to offer the United States than just rum and cigars.