Regions and Countries

Dr Jone Schanche Olsen

Finding Sanctuary in Norway Finding Sanctuary in Norway

Dr. Jone Schanche Olsen is helping refugees with PTSD, depression, and anxiety conquer their fears amid growing xenophobia in northern Europe.

Oct 10, 2018 / Ross Kenneth Urken

Nikki Haley departure meeting with Trump

Nikki Haley Was Never the Adult in the Room Nikki Haley Was Never the Adult in the Room

This political opportunist made herself an ally, an apologist, and an acolyte of a man she once recognized as “irresponsible.”

Oct 9, 2018 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Iran Deal

Trump’s Unwavering Adversary: Islam Trump’s Unwavering Adversary: Islam

The flip-flopping 45th president remains remarkably consistent in his condemnation of the global Muslim community.

Oct 9, 2018 / Juan Cole

German punks

Anarchy in the GDR Anarchy in the GDR

A Q&A with Tim Mohr.

Oct 8, 2018 / Q&A / William Ralston

US Soldiers in Afghanistan

It Is Time to End the Forever War in Afghanistan It Is Time to End the Forever War in Afghanistan

This week marks 17 years since the war began.

Oct 5, 2018 / James Carden

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

How Much It Costs to Buy US Foreign Policy How Much It Costs to Buy US Foreign Policy

Everything—even support for human-rights atrocities—has a price.

Oct 4, 2018 / Benjamin Freeman

The German Century

The German Century The German Century

A new book documents the ordinary lives of Germans caught in a country and century marked by regime change, economic catastrophe, and war.

Oct 4, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Richard J. Evans

Red Square in Moscow

More Cold War Extremism and Crises More Cold War Extremism and Crises

Overshadowed by the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, US-Russian relations grow ever more perilous.

Oct 3, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Free Lula

How Lula’s Legacy Hurts His Party’s Prospects How Lula’s Legacy Hurts His Party’s Prospects

The grand ambitions of the former Brazilian president planted the seeds for the Workers’ Party current woes.

Oct 3, 2018 / Omar G. Encarnación

Theresa May Still Factory Visit

Bad News From Newport Bad News From Newport

Two years after the Brexit vote and six months before a final outcome that no one can yet even guess, a return to the Welsh valleys that voted Leave for lack of any hope.

Oct 3, 2018 / Paul Mason

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