Burkina Faso, known as the “land of upright men” (pace women), forced long-time president Blaise Compaoré to resign.
The “Upright Men” of Burkina Faso Wish President Compaoré a Not-so-Fond Farewell
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Poland: Land of Junk Contracts
Temporary work is a problem in Poland as well as the United States.
So, Islamic State, You Want to Rule a Caliphate
For the Islamic State to preside over a caliphate takes money — lots of it.
Israel’s Continuing Lack of Interest in Becoming a World Citizen
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced one of the most provocative settlements yet.
Wanna-Be’s Doing the Islamic State’s Bidding
The Islamic State’s calls for retaliation against Western attacks are apparently being heeded.
Overcoming the Barriers to Educating Roma Children
Romanian educators perpetuate a vicious cycle of failure with Roma children.
Ayatollah Khomeini May Have Been Savage, But He Drew the Line at Nukes
The Supreme Leader oversaw plenty of state-sponsored violence, but viewed nuclear weapons as forbidden by Islam.
Disarmament, Not Hypersonic Weapons, Is the True Alternative to Nuclear Weapons
Hypersonic weapons may sound less destructive than nuclear weapons, but they’re just another arms race.
Is the Islamic State Capable of Nuclear Terrorism?
Will the Islamic State attempt to procure nuclear material as Al Qaeda once did?
Lack of Leadership by Washington and Moscow Undermines Treaties and Norms
Stalling by the U.S. and Russia on substantive disarmament and disregard for international rules and norms only encourage bad behavior by smaller states.