The Dreams and Dilemmas of Iraqi Kurdistan
Amidst the Middle East’s ongoing conflicts and turmoil, the Kurds of northern Iraq may come out on top with an independent state.
Fight for Human Rights in Bulgaria Meets With Mixed Success
The recent attack on a Bulgarian politician who champions immigrant rights wasn’t a clear-cut case of ultra-right nationalism.
Powering the Pacific “Pivot” With Leon and Chuck
Will Hegel follow in Panetta’s ideological footsteps when it comes to the Air-Sea, Cold War style battle in the Pacific?
This Week in OtherWords: January 23, 2013
Ron Carver puts today’s gun control debate into a personal and historical context.
Why I’m Singing the Inauguration Blues
Like Paul Ryan and Henry Marsh, I had a bad day on the mall.
Who’s Degraded More: the Torture Victim or the Torturer?
Exactly what is waterboarding a prisoner 83 — or 183 — times supposed to accomplish?
Giant Victory in Europe on Taxing Financial Speculation
European ministers didn’t even have to take a formal vote because it was obvious that there was sufficient support to move ahead.
When Soft Power Fails
“Soft power” doesn’t work when it’s a fig leaf for military dominance.
Africa to the World: “Don’t Tell Us Who We Are or What To Do”
British objections to how Algeria handled its hostage situation and a recent visit by one of its boy bands to Ghana highlight U.S. and European condescension towards Africa.
Syrian Citizens Stuck Between the Regime’s Rock and the Rebels’ Hard Place
Is Syria just another proxy war?
What Would King Say of the Obama Era?
On Obama’s second inauguration, let’s challenge our society to look at how well we are addressing the “giant triplets” of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism.
7 Progressive Steps Obama Should Take in His Second Term
This cheat sheet will come in handy in case he wants to get back in touch with his inner anti-war community organizer.
Mali, France, and Chickens
As in: come home to roost.
Tunisia Two Years On: The Crisis Deepens
When President Zine Ben Ali was deposed, a new era of modern Tunisian history — one filled with hope and frustration — unfolded.
Obama 2.0: Yes We Can Raise Taxes
These four progressive proposals have bipartisan potential.