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.
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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.
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.