It’s Time to Delist Cuba
Come off it–Cuba is not a ‘state sponsor of terrorism.’
High Times in Yugoslavia
During global protests in 1968, Yugoslavian youth protested communist privileges and economic inequalities.
Turkey Brings Refugees Out of the Shadows
Turkey is in the process of normalizing its asylum procedures and providing legal assistance for refugees seeking safety within its borders.
Next Step for Assad — Exile to a Rump State?
Syria has become the weak leg of its tripod with Iran and Hezbollah.
Rock the Regime: The Velvet Revolution
There wasn’t always samizdat. But there was always rock ‘n roll.
The U.S. and Chemical Weapons: No Leg to Stand On
The United States is in no position to take leadership in response to any use of such weaponry by Syria
U.S. Efforts to Block Democracy in Venezuela Harm Hemispheric Relations
The U.S. government stands alone among major world governments in refusing to recognize the results of the recent Venezuelan presidential election
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (5/2)
From nuclear weapons to profiling Muslims to Afghan corruption.
Immigration Reform in 2013 and Beyond
If public will and common sense are the driving forces of policy development, we should see meaningful action on immigration this year.
Americans Will Never Fear Everyday Gun Violence Like They Do Terrorism
One they view as the cost of living in a free society, the other as war.
Build a Nation, Not a Fence
We need an audacious immigration proposal that puts people before politics, and that means a concrete, expedient pathway to citizenship for undocumented workers.
U.S. Explores Military Engagement With Burma’s Brutal Military
In its rush to jump on the Burma investment bandwagon, the U.S. is actually exploring working with Burma’s army.
Burma as Capable of Scapegoating Muslims as Anybody
Burma’s Muslims are caught in a cross-fire between Chinese and Western investment.
Try Boston Marathon Bomber for His Crimes, Not His Religion or Nationality
As usual Fox News leads the race to the bottom.
Washington’s Nuclear Hypocrisy
Washington sanctions North Korea and Iran while bolstering its own nuclear arsenal and turning a blind eye to Israel’s.