Has ISIS Really Been Defeated?
A series of attacks against U.S. and Russian backed forces in recent days suggests that ISIS is still very much a threat.
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Peace Corps 2.0: The Legacy Institution Must Evolve Into the Digital Age
As cybersecurity concerns reach a fever pitch around the globe, the U.S. should expand the Peace Corps mandate to create a new Cyber Peace Corps.
Viewfinder: Celebrating Independence Day in D.C.
People wait on the Lincoln Memorial for fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
Climate Change in America Will Help the North but Slam the South
Overall, climate change's small gains won't be enough to offset its harms.
Viewfinder: Newly Naturalized Citizens of the U.S.
A newly naturalized citizen holds a U.S. flag after being sworn in as an American citizen during a naturalization ceremony on June 19th, 2017, in San Francisco, California.
Inside Cambodia’s Community of American Exiles
For many American-raised Cambodians, reintegrating back into their old lives can be just as difficult as making a new one elsewhere.
A Look at the Beauty of — and Dangers Facing — America’s Coasts
Photos from the various sites chosen for the NOAA’s coastal resiliency grants. By Jared Keller On Wednesday, the…
How I Became a Citizen at 17 by Hiding My Socialism
The ceremony to become a United States citizen is difficult to arrange, and boring once you do. It was also one of the most important moments in my life.
It’s Time for Countries to Work Together to Combat Global Warming
On the historic new climate agreement between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. By Madeleine Thomas From left: Mexican…
America’s Saudi Liability
Saudi Arabia's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr demonstrates that Riyadh is able to act with growing impunity in the Middle East. It also signals a potentially dangerous shift in American-Saudi relations.