A High-Stakes Election in France Could Empower an ‘Axis’ of Populism
Low turnout could work in the far-right’s favor, but the second round could prevent a win. By Massoud…
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The U.S. Attack on Syria Threatens to Drag the World Into Conflict
The United States fired dozens of Tomahawk missiles at a Syrian military airbase Friday morning in retaliation for…
What Exactly Will Trump and Xi Discuss at Mar-a-Lago?
Hopes aren’t very high for groundbreaking diplomacy to transpire at the meeting between President Donald Trump and his…
Hong Kong Democracy Is at a ‘Low Point’ After Blows to the Suffrage Movement
First they came for the democracy activists. Or so it seemed in Hong Kong this week. On Sunday,…
Why Closing the Foreign Policy Gender Gap Matters
United States foreign policy and national security circles still remain overwhelmingly white and male. By Saskia Brechenmacher (Photo:…
Egypt’s Release of Hosni Mubarak Is a Symbolic Blow to Democracy
Six years later, Egyptians still suffer from many of the same grievances that led to the dictator’s ouster,…
Are the Elections in the Netherlands a Litmus Test for Global Populism?
Dutch far-right candidate Geert Wilders’ PVV party has seen a slump in the polls, but, following the U.S.…
The European Parliament Wants to Halt Visa-Free Travel for U.S. Citizens
The European Parliament voted today to impose visas on visiting United States citizens, who currently can travel to…
Will China Fill the Rights Vacuum Left by the United States?
Some analysts warn that it’s time to start envisioning a world without a hegemonic champion of social justice.
The U.S. Could Benefit From Firmer Responses to Russian Provocations
Western responses to Russian meddling have been all too symmetrical. It’s time to shake that up. By Michael…