Netanyahu Soldiers On
The only winner in the perennial confrontation between Israel and Hamas: Benjamin Netanyahu.
Understanding Israel’s Latest Attack on Gaza — and Who Benefits
Netanyahu’s political troubles — and an arms industry eager to battle test new wares on Gazans — may help explain the latest escalation of violence.
What’s up With the Herd?
The United States won’t achieve herd immunity because a significant portion of the herd is suffering from mad cow disease.
Immigrants to the Rescue
For countries facing a demographic crisis, immigrants are the answer.
Afghanistan’s Green Future?
Can Afghanistan’s mineral wealth finance a transition to a carbon-neutral future?
The Spread Of Global Hate
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter helped right-wing populists take power. Can they now help rein them in?
International Law Uncanceled
The Biden administration lifted sanctions against the International Criminal Court. It’s not enough.
If Impoverished Countries Can Host Millions of Refugees, the U.S. Can Welcome a Few Thousand
The factors that drive displacement are often complex, but welcoming refugees isn’t.
Is the Long War Finally Ending?
Withdrawing several thousand U.S. troops from Afghanistan is just the tip of the iceberg.
How Biden Looks at the World
The Biden administration’s approach of “multilateral restoration” has many virtues compared to the last four years of MAGA. But it has considerable shortcomings as well.
China and the Perils of Bipartisanship
Democrats expect Republican support for an upcoming infrastructure bill. They’re pitching it as anti-China.
Painting the World Green
How committed is the Biden administration to reshaping U.S. foreign policy to save the planet?
The Talented Mr. Bin Salman
The Saudi prince, like the Patricia Highsmith character, is a confidence man, serial killer, and all-around psychopath. The United States should stop enabling him.
The Claudius Presidency
After four years of an American Caligula, will Joe Biden bring the United States back into the international community?
The U.S. Senate Is a Global Problem
The acquittal of Trump was bad, but the Senate’s approach to foreign affairs over the years has been even worse.