World

Russia Sanctions Currency Exchange

Sanction Mania vs. Russia Sanction Mania vs. Russia

For nearly 100 years, Russia has been under US sanctions, often to the detriment of American national security.

Aug 15, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

America’s Gulf Allies Are Making the World a More Dangerous Place America’s Gulf Allies Are Making the World a More Dangerous Place

Maybe it’s time to ask, “With friends like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who needs enemies?”

Aug 15, 2018 / Kate Kizer

Black Lives Matter antifa protestors

The Dangers of Shunning ‘Bad’ Protesters The Dangers of Shunning ‘Bad’ Protesters

The narratives that painted Black Lives Matter activists as “violent” have turned into legislation that targets black people, leftists, and other marginalized groups. 

Aug 14, 2018 / Erin Corbett and Elizabeth King

Donald Trump addresses NRA members

Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire Donald Trump, Gunrunner for Hire

The administration is fulfilling the National Rifle Association’s wildest dreams.

Aug 14, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea

Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea Europe Hardens Its Borders and Deepens the Migrant Crisis at Sea

A new proposal would do little to alleviate the suffering on Europe’s borders.

Aug 14, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Unite the Right 2 Counter Protestor

The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines The Racist Right Retreats Behind Police Lines

This year’s Unite the Right rally was a flop, but participants could still rely on the cops.

Aug 13, 2018 / Brendan O’Connor

A schoolboy uses his cell phone to take a picture of classmates

The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation

Snigdha Poonam’s Dreamers examines the ambitions of India’s youth.

Aug 13, 2018 / Kanishk Tharoor

Pence Montenegro

Montenegro and NATO’s Faustian Bargain Montenegro and NATO’s Faustian Bargain

Did Montenegro’s NATO accession increase the collective defense of the West or merely protect a corrupt regime?

Aug 10, 2018 / Gordon N. Bardos

France Protest Racism

Breaking France’s Race Taboo Breaking France’s Race Taboo

A new generation of activists is trying to change the way France conceives of race.

Aug 10, 2018 / Karina Piser

Fadwa holds phone with picture of her and her son

Syrian Women Seek the Truth About Their Missing Loved Ones Syrian Women Seek the Truth About Their Missing Loved Ones

As Assad eyes victory in Syria’s brutal civil war, the fate of tens of thousands of disappeared citizens remains an unsettling mystery.

Aug 9, 2018 / Sara Manisera

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