There will be no peace if underlying grievances aren’t addressed, militaries victimize local populations, and states fail to provide basic services.
Commentaries
In an age of pandemics and climate crisis, countries’ health, environmental, and development policies are globally important.
Closed borders and ICE raids mean crowded detention centers and camps, which is always inhumane. In a pandemic, it’s a global public health threat.
In the Netherlands, the king gave a speech about the coronavirus that was all rhetoric. But it was just the kind of rhetoric that we need during this time of crisis.
The media has helped spread panic more often than useful information.
U.S. sanctions have gutted Iran's economy and health system. In a pandemic, that's a global public health threat.
Withdrawing even some of the U.S. troops, planes, drones and bombers from Afghanistan will reduce the killing.
Trump has sent more new troops to the Middle East than he’s bringing home from Afghanistan.
India is tilting toward fascism with U.S. backing. That’s not just dangerous for Indians — Americans should beware, too.
They persist because, for Americans, they don't exist.