Of the 60-some countries holding elections this year, many confront serious authoritarian threats that go beyond the names on the ballot.
Post-Sanctions Russia
The West needs to do what it should have done 30 years ago: integrate Russia into the industrialized world.
U.S. Officials Acknowledge Moral Issues at Stake in Gaza
Although some officials focus on Israel’s intent, others consider the consequences of Israel’s actions for the people of Gaza.
Blinken’s Trip to Africa
The secretary of state’s latest trip to four African countries reveals America’s impotence in the post-hegemonic world.
After Dubai
Towards a “just, orderly, and equitable” fossil fuel phase out.
Solving Climate Change–Or Else!
The onrush of other crises is no excuse for ignoring climate change.
Overcoming the Obstacles to UN Maintenance of International Peace and Security
The Security Council veto has prevented the UN from acting effectively in the current crises in Ukraine and Gaza.
Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement Turns Forty
Rural land concentration compounds inequality and threatens democracy. Through grassroots land reform, this movement offers hope.
The Military-University-Industry Complex Targets Africa
The Minerva Research Initiative directs funds from the Pentagon to scholars, but there’s no evidence that the results are useful to the military.
What’s Going to Happen to Taiwan?
After the invasions of Ukraine and Gaza, do borders still mean anything to powerful countries?