‘Foreign Policy Is at a Point of Complete Crisis’: A Q&A With Jeffrey Sachs ‘Foreign Policy Is at a Point of Complete Crisis’: A Q&A With Jeffrey Sachs
With his new book, the economist turns his focus to America’s international relations.
Oct 12, 2018 / Q&A / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Pulp Fiction in Istanbul, or, the Looming Turkey-Saudi Cold War Pulp Fiction in Istanbul, or, the Looming Turkey-Saudi Cold War
The disappearance, and probable brutal murder, of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Turkish soil could crater an already troubled geopolitical climate.
Oct 11, 2018 / Juan Cole
‘Those Kids Are No Longer Yours’: An Investigation into Uganda’s Adoption Market ‘Those Kids Are No Longer Yours’: An Investigation into Uganda’s Adoption Market
How parents lose their children to families in the United States.
Oct 11, 2018 / Feature / Anna Cavell
American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen
Under international law, Washington—during both the Obama and Trump administrations—has been a co-belligerent with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Oct 10, 2018 / Mohamad Bazzi
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 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
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
1.5 to Stay Alive, Says a Landmark UN Climate Report 1.5 to Stay Alive, Says a Landmark UN Climate Report
A 2 degrees C rise would be catastrophic, and avoiding it requires radical change and climate justice.
Oct 9, 2018 / Tom Athanasiou
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