Russia and Ukraine have come to an agreement on food exports. Will the deal hold?
The Biden Administration and the Politics of Naming
The Biden administration’s inconsistency on what gets called a “genocide” or “war crime” reflects a longer U.S. history of politicizing international law.
The Hidden Costs of Racist Immigration Policies
Outsourcing migration control to authoritarian regimes has proven costly, insidious, and common for Global North governments.
If Impoverished Countries Can Host Millions of Refugees, the U.S. Can Welcome a Few Thousand
The factors that drive displacement are often complex, but welcoming refugees isn’t.
How Can Americans Support Peace in Nagorno-Karabakh?
The greatest danger is that Turkey, Russia, the U.S., or Iran should see some geopolitical advantage in escalating the conflict.
Erdogan’s Failed Gamble in Syria
After another failed escalation in Syria, the Turkish president is increasingly isolated abroad and under scrutiny at home.
Turkey’s Latest Quagmire: Intervention in Libya
Turkey has been bogged down in Syria for nearly a decade. Why is it gambling on Libya, too?
Nuclear Lies and Broken Promises
The Nonproliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off.
The Roaring of the Alpha Males (and the Silence of the Lambs)
Donald Trump wants to be king of the geopolitical jungle.
It’s Not Too Late for Rojava
The Trump administration betrayed the Kurds in Syria. But there is still time to turn things around.