China is beset by crises of growth, while the U.S. struggles with crises of decline. Could this create an opening for a more decentralized international system?
When Governments Kill Civilians
Israel, the United States, and Russia are just three of the many governments that have deliberately targeted civilians in their efforts to win wars.
The Marshal and the Queen: A Tale of Two Funerals
Religious devotion to the ruler of any country is a mistake.
Stabilizing Afghanistan
Here’s how to promote projects inside Afghanistan that benefit and empower the people.
The American Empire Runs Through the Compact States
U.S. officials envision imperial roles for Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The Worst-Case Scenario in Russia
Who will be the next strongman in the Kremlin?
United in Climate Suffering, Divided in Climate Solutions
Only compassion and cooperation will lead us out of the dead end of fossil fuels and overconsumption.
Welcoming Russians Who Refuse to Fight
Encouraging and supporting those who refuse to participate in an unjust mission deserves greater attention as a potential means of countering Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.
Italy’s Far Right Rode Inequality to Victory — But Has No Answers for It
A let-the-rich-be government has opened the doors to the smiling heirs of Italy’s neofascist factions.
The Climate Legacy of the British Empire
As the global media obsessed over the royal succession, one-third of Pakistan, a former British colony, was underwater.