The Bulgarian Turn
Not even the intelligentsia in Bulgaria are immune to the siren song of the new nationalism to which more and more Europeans are susceptible.
Israel’s Pointless Attack on Syria
Israel is clearly taking advantage of a severely weakened Syrian regime, correctly predicting that the Syrians are not in a position to retaliate.
4 Things Obama Can Do Now to Fight Climate Change – Without Congress
President Obama took a bold tone on climate in his State of the Union address. Here are four things he can do right now, without Congress, to address climate.
This Week in OtherWords: February 13, 2013
John Cavanagh explains why President Obama’s State of the Union address falls short.
Enough is Enough
Tomorrow is V-Day, a global mobilization to end violence against women and girls.
No Game-Changer
Obama’s State of the Union address nudged the debate in the right direction, but not far enough.
Obama’s Biggest Compromise Yet?
Barack Obama’s SOTU speech emphasizes “nation-building at home.” But that doesn’t mean an end to nation-bombing abroad.
John Keegan: Soldiers and Pacifists Share the Same Qualities
When John Keegan died last year, the world lost a groundbreaking military historian.
Obama Could Go it Alone, Bring All the Troops Home, and Stop the Killing
Focusing on the executive actions you can take without Congress is a great idea, Mr. President.
A Quick Look at the Ecological State of the Union
Four actions that Obama can take now, without Congress, to address climate change. Obama doesn’t have to wait for Congress to act, and we don’t have to wait for Obama, either.
A Better State of the Union: Shift From Austerity to Jobs
We need to transition away from a fossil-fueled, speculative, exploitative, and militarized economy that serves the needs of Wall Street, Walmart, and Lockheed Martin instead of the American people.
A Tiny Tax in Europe, a Big Win for Climate?
Global campaigners are pushing European Union countries to be ambitious in targeting a significant portion of revenue from taxing financial transactions to fight climate chaos.
The Depths of Malaise in Palestine
Two recent polls find that Palestinians are drifting towards Hamas and are more willing to engage in violent resistance to free themselves of occupation.
Low Fertility and Labor Shortages Might Save the World
Migration is one of the best mechanisms for reducing poverty.
U.S. Arms Fuel Asian Tension
The U.S. ‘pivot’ to the South and East China Seas has energised the American industrial-military complex, dimming the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing disputes in the region.