Beneath Amitav Ghosh’s Gentle Tone Smolders a Polemical Fire Beneath Amitav Ghosh’s Gentle Tone Smolders a Polemical Fire
The author of Gun Island derides the liberal moralizing of the refugee crisis.
Oct 4, 2019 / Kanishk Tharoor
Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen? Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen?
Despite attempts to ban arms exports, European countries remain important weapons suppliers to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Oct 4, 2019 / Romain Mielcarek
Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations
Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?
Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’ ‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’
Reading Edward Snowden’s new memoir in the midst of the current scandal raging in Washington, the famous Iraq War whistle-blower explains why all whistle-blowers deserve our protec...
Oct 3, 2019 / Katharine Gun
An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold
The United Nations secretary general recounts the successes of the UN Climate Action Summit and the tough road ahead to ensure the survival our species.
Oct 3, 2019 / António Guterres
Will Some Republicans Abandon Trump and Vote to Impeach? Will Some Republicans Abandon Trump and Vote to Impeach?
Joan Walsh on Trump, Andrew Bacevich on Afghanistan, and Azadeh Moaveni on women in ISIS.
Oct 3, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The Dark Side of Portugal’s Economic Success Story The Dark Side of Portugal’s Economic Success Story
The country’s left-wing coalition has prioritized private investment and economic growth over public services such as housing, education, and forest fire prevention.
Oct 3, 2019 / Mickaël Correia
Trump Is High on His Own Supply Trump Is High on His Own Supply
Ukrainegate proves that the paranoid style of politics is alive and well—and spreading through the executive branch.
Oct 2, 2019 / Jeet Heer
A Coalition to Save the World A Coalition to Save the World
Women state legislators and advocacy groups are uniting to call for a no-first-use nuclear policy.
Oct 2, 2019 / James Carden
Hong Kong’s Lost Generation Hong Kong’s Lost Generation
What does it mean to grow up fighting a superpower?
Oct 2, 2019 / Benjamin Haas