If Trump’s aggressive style and populist impulses have encouraged his political soulmates abroad, they’ve also provoked a backlash in defense of democratic norms.
Trump’s Latin America Policy: Send in the Troops
The president apparently spent much of last summer pushing for an invasion of Venezuela.
Given What the U.S. Has Done to the World, It Should Be Letting All Refugees In
From the Muslim Ban to family separations, the U.S. is cruelly restricting refugees from conflicts it helped create.
This Hurricane Season, Puerto Ricans Are Imagining a Sustainable Future
Puerto Rican movements are rebuilding their island in a way that not only enhances climate resilience, but also reclaims their political power.
It’s Not Just the U.S. with a Gerrymandering Problem — Look at Pakistan
In one Pakistani province, it took just 544 voters to choose a chief minister. But 80,000 minorities there may not get a single representative.
Ensuring That The ICC Rises To The Challenge
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of its establishment, the International Criminal Court needs to up its game.
An Urgently Needed Summit Strategy
Here’s what Donald Trump should really be talking about with Vladimir Putin and NATO.
Puerto Rico Confronts a New Hurricane Season — And Old Injustices
The disastrous impacts of Hurricane Maria were made by inequalities of race, income, and access to U.S. political power.
Emmanuel Macron’s ‘Extreme Centrism’ Is a Threat to Democracy
Hiding behind appeals to “rationalism,” the French leader seeks to “fix” the French economy by cozying up to a tiny, binge-eating wealthy elite.
Why We Need a Congress that Cares About Foreign Policy
Congressional apathy toward our wars and schemes abroad marks a dangerous sign of democratic decay. But it’s not too late.