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Confidence in Mexico

Confidence in Mexico Confidence in Mexico

Nothing is more important for Mexicans than regaining a sense of security in their own lives. But the threat of moral decomposition is growing.

Mar 16, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Enrique Krauze

Cambodian monks

Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea? Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea?

Scholars have taken to attacking religious rights, but their target is secularism as a whole.

Mar 16, 2016 / Udi Greenberg and Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian officials.

‘The Operative in the Kremlin’ Shocks the West Over Syria Withdrawal ‘The Operative in the Kremlin’ Shocks the West Over Syria Withdrawal

Now that Putin has withdrawn Russia’s overwhelming military support, Assad is under new and unexpected pressure to reach a compromise.

Mar 15, 2016 / James Carden

Pentagon

The Case for Demilitarizing the Military The Case for Demilitarizing the Military

Civilian control of the military is a minimal condition for democracy. Too bad the United States doesn’t meet it.

Mar 15, 2016 / Gregory D. Foster

The Kurds Should Prepare Themselves for Yet Another Betrayal

The Kurds Should Prepare Themselves for Yet Another Betrayal The Kurds Should Prepare Themselves for Yet Another Betrayal

They’ve been the most effective fighting force against ISIS. But they might soon be abandoned by their US and Western allies.

Mar 14, 2016 / James Carden

The Whole World Still Needs Feminism

The Whole World Still Needs Feminism The Whole World Still Needs Feminism

In many countries, women have made strides, but there’s a long way to go to equality.

Mar 11, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

‘Eclipsed’: Out From the Shadows

‘Eclipsed’: Out From the Shadows ‘Eclipsed’: Out From the Shadows

The new, wonderfully acted Broadway play sheds light on the untold stories of the women who lived through the second Liberian civil war.

Mar 11, 2016 / Alina Cohen

Beyond a New Cold War

Beyond a New Cold War Beyond a New Cold War

The threats of terrorism, failed states, and civil wars cannot be resolved without respectful collaboration between Russia and the United States, says the former CEO of Procter &am...

Mar 11, 2016 / John Pepper

LeeAnne Walters

The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint

Dr. Philip Landrigan says we should not give up on the Michigan city's poisoned kids. We should give them support, resources, and early intervention services as soon as possible.

Mar 11, 2016 / Ava Kofman

Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism

Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism

The presidential candidate has ignored criticism of her role in enabling the consolidation of the Honduran coup.

Mar 10, 2016 / Greg Grandin

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