Gustavo Castro Witnessed the Murder of Berta Cáceres. That Means His Life Is in Danger.
In the face of silence from Washington, the Clinton-backed coup government in Honduras is mopping up activists for democracy and indigenous rights.
Cuba: Hope and Change?
Cuba stands at a historic crossroads: playground for the rich or isolated Communist backwater. Can it find a third path?
It’s Time to Bring Turkey into the European Union
For better or worse, the refugee crisis underscores that Turkey is part of Europe. Pretending otherwise could have disastrous consequences.
Russia is Withdrawing from Syria — and the U.S. Should Follow Suit
For too long Moscow and Washington have tried to out-muscle each other by escalating the Syrian war. Now, for once, they’ve got a chance to escalate their efforts to end it.
The U.S. Is Paying — Some — to Help Poorer Countries Adjust to Climate Change
Washington just made a $500 million down payment on climate resilience in the developing world. But the fund’s choice of financial partners is raising some eyebrows.
Berta Cáceres, Presente!
The legendary activist dedicated her struggles to martyrs in the fights against exploitation and imperialism. Now she’s become one herself.
Are We Incapable of Ending Wars?
In a world awash with weak states, powerful weapons, and crumbling institutions, conflicts can easily continue for generations — and perhaps never end.
Some Questions for the ‘Expert’ Who Accused Me of ‘Passive Terrorism’
The U.S. military apparently thinks Muslim women’s clothing choices — rather than, say, drone strikes — are a driver of terrorism.
The Mad Hatters of Poland’s Tea Party Movement
By embracing a neoliberal, pro-austerity agenda, Poland’s mainstream left opened the way for a government of Polish Ted Cruzes.
U.S. Support for the Saudi Regime is a Humanitarian Disaster
As millions in Yemen face severe hunger, the United States continues to provide the Saudi invasion with arms
Darkness at High Noon in Korea
South Korea severed its last important economic link with the North, as governments on both sides of the DMZ extinguish what little remained of the “sunshine era” of engagement.
A Real ‘Political Revolution’ Would End the War in Iraq
Taking the diplomatic road on Iraq and Syria would let Sanders get back to the business he started in 2002 — making space between himself and Hillary Clinton on the Middle East.
6 Reasons Not to Reboot the Cold War
The Obama administration’s final Pentagon budget calls for quadrupling spending on efforts to counter Russia.
The Art of Dissidence and Diplomacy
Foreign policy is too important to leave to the “professionals.” Through art and culture, we can all work to make the world a better place.
Wrestling with Iran
Wrestling is the new ping pong when it comes to U.S.-Iranian relations.