Regions and Countries

In Spain’s Seismic Elections, ‘It’s the Victory of David Over Goliath’

In Spain’s Seismic Elections, ‘It’s the Victory of David Over Goliath’ In Spain’s Seismic Elections, ‘It’s the Victory of David Over Goliath’

The country’s political landscape has changed beyond recognition, with left-wing parties gaining everywhere.

May 26, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

What’s Wrong With Robert Kaplan’s Nostalgia for Empire

What’s Wrong With Robert Kaplan’s Nostalgia for Empire What’s Wrong With Robert Kaplan’s Nostalgia for Empire

The idea that further Western imperialism could now bring order to the Middle East is the ultimate anachronism.

May 26, 2015 / Blog / Juan Cole

Why the Philippines’ Deadly Factory Fire Will Not Be the Last

Why the Philippines’ Deadly Factory Fire Will Not Be the Last Why the Philippines’ Deadly Factory Fire Will Not Be the Last

The fatal fire at a Philippines shoe factory exposes the ills of global free trade.

May 26, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen

EU Officials Are Considering Bombing Libyan Smuggling Boats. That’s the Last Thing Refugees Need.

EU Officials Are Considering Bombing Libyan Smuggling Boats. That’s the Last Thing Refugees Need. EU Officials Are Considering Bombing Libyan Smuggling Boats. That’s the Last Thing Refugees Need.

The refugees are fleeing abduction, torture, and assault—that’s why they’ll continue trying to reach Europe any way they can. 

May 20, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Turkey’s June Elections: The Last Chance to Save Democracy?

Turkey’s June Elections: The Last Chance to Save Democracy? Turkey’s June Elections: The Last Chance to Save Democracy?

President Erdogan plans to rewrite the Constitution and concentrate yet more power in his hands.

May 19, 2015 / Feature / Maria Margaronis

Neo-McCarthyism and the US Media

Neo-McCarthyism and the US Media Neo-McCarthyism and the US Media

The crusade to ban Russia policy critics

May 19, 2015 / Feature / James Carden

The United States Is Sponsoring an Army That Recruits Child Soldiers

The United States Is Sponsoring an Army That Recruits Child Soldiers The United States Is Sponsoring an Army That Recruits Child Soldiers

American law prevents military aid to countries that employ child soldiers—but that hasn’t stopped us in South Sudan.

May 18, 2015 / Nick Turse

Why Are the Rohingya Risking Everything to Flee Burma?

Why Are the Rohingya Risking Everything to Flee Burma? Why Are the Rohingya Risking Everything to Flee Burma?

Stateless refugees from Burma are risking death, rape, and drowning by the thousands on a perilous escape to Malaysia.

May 15, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Daniel P. Sullivan and Foreign Policy In Focus

Labour’s Love’s Lost

Labour’s Love’s Lost Labour’s Love’s Lost

The party must renew links to British civil society.

May 13, 2015 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

The Tories Won the Vote, but They’re Losing Britain

The Tories Won the Vote, but They’re Losing Britain The Tories Won the Vote, but They’re Losing Britain

The UK election’s surprising results don’t alter a longer trend: the decline of two-party dominance

May 13, 2015 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

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