Before Obama’s State of the Union address falls out of the news cycle, here are the foreign policy tidbits you need to remember.
Latin America’s Lesson for the U.S.: Prosecute the Torturers
Latin America’s transition out of dictatorship hinged on two words the U.S. would be wise to heed: “Never again.”
What Ferguson, Eric Garner, and CIA Torture Have in Common
From black sites to #BlackLivesMatter, it’s time to end impunity for criminals with badges.
Is Human Rights Watch Too Close to the U.S. Government?
Human Rights Watch continues to face charges from activists, including Nobel Laureates, who say the group is too close to Washington to criticize U.S. foreign policy.
Women and the War In Syria
Meet five women who are bearing the burden of conflict in Syria and persevering in spite of it.
America: Where the “Good Guys” Torture
In a twisted new world, the all-American heroes wield the pliers and waterboards.
Terror and Impunity in Kashmir
Violence against civilians is endemic in Indian Kashmir, where activists are fighting back against a culture of official impunity.
A Tortured Twist on Ethics
Why isn’t the American Psychological Association pursuing ethics charges against psychologist John Leso for abuses he helped carry out at the Guantánamo prison?
The Five Commandments of Barack Obama
How well has Barack Obama lived up to his own standards on civil liberties?
Will Discovery of Torture Trove Weaken Syria’s Hand at Geneva II?
Syrian President Assad can’t be happy about the images and documents of systematic torture and killing smuggled out on the eve of peace talks.