Regions and Countries

A guard in Sanaa, Yemen

Death and Devastation in Sanaa Death and Devastation in Sanaa

The brutal Saudi bombing of Yemen has killed thousands and left the capital paralyzed by fuel and water shortages.

Jun 18, 2015 / Special Report / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Poster of Morsi

Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt? Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt?

Support for the Muslim Brotherhood has fallen, but they still command a sizable minority.

Jun 18, 2015 / Juan Cole

Obama and Putin

Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia

Walking away from bilateral negotiations doesn’t “punish” Russia, as Washington intended. It weakens international security.

Jun 18, 2015 / Edward Lozansky

Jeb Bush in Detroit

Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy

The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.

Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden

The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism

The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism

Outright prejudice from top FIFA leaders is undermining the legacy of Brazil's most accomplished star.

Jun 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Concentration Camps in the Dominican Republic?

Concentration Camps in the Dominican Republic? Concentration Camps in the Dominican Republic?

With mass deportations looming, Dominicans of Haitian descent live in constant fear of detainment.

Jun 15, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Qatar Labor

Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers

Will the scandals roiling FIFA put a stop to the deadly construction projects?

Jun 15, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Haitian Dominicans

We Regret to Inform You That in 4 Days You and Your Family Will Be Deported to Haiti We Regret to Inform You That in 4 Days You and Your Family Will Be Deported to Haiti

On June 17, hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent will be stateless.

Jun 12, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Pakistan’s Neocolonial War

Pakistan’s Neocolonial War Pakistan’s Neocolonial War

The Pashtuns of the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan are trapped between a brutal Taliban insurgency and a Pakistani government that treats them like colonial subjects.

Jun 11, 2015 / Maham Javaid

What Ten Years in Kenya Have Taught Me About the Perils of American Ignorance, ‘Aid,’ and Narcissism

What Ten Years in Kenya Have Taught Me About the Perils of American Ignorance, ‘Aid,’ and Narcissism What Ten Years in Kenya Have Taught Me About the Perils of American Ignorance, ‘Aid,’ and Narcissism

Obama’s visit this summer will certainly be a big event, but Kenyans’ interests stretch well beyond the United States.

Jun 10, 2015 / Karen Rothmyer

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