Why the U.S. Will Never Win the War in Afghanistan
October 25, 2017
16 years after the U.S. invaded Afghanistan, Alexandra Vlada asks: Is this a war the U.S. can ever win? … More Why the U.S. Will Never Win the War in Afghanistan
5 Books by Iranian Women You Should Start Reading Now
October 18, 2017
Though U.S. policymakers paint Iran in broad strokes, can the rest of us seek more nuanced understanding? Madeline McSherry recommends five books by Iranian women writers. … More 5 Books by Iranian Women You Should Start Reading Now
Failing to Promise Recertification, Trump Leaves Iran Deal and U.S. Global Standing in Doubt
October 10, 2017
To certify or not to certify? That’s not really the question, says Ashling Gallagher: damage to U.S. credibility has already been done. … More Failing to Promise Recertification, Trump Leaves Iran Deal and U.S. Global Standing in Doubt
What’s Worse Than a Referendum? Violently Stopping One.
October 4, 2017
Referendums are flawed tools of modern-day democracies. But as recent events in Spain remind us, they may be a sign that representative democracy just isn’t working. … More What’s Worse Than a Referendum? Violently Stopping One.
From Westminster to Washington, an ‘Old Boys Club’ is Silencing Female Politicians
September 28, 2017
From the Houses of Parliament to the U.S. Senate, there are more female representatives than ever before. But as Julia Doyle reminds us, the struggle for equality doesn’t end there. … More From Westminster to Washington, an ‘Old Boys Club’ is Silencing Female Politicians
3 Myths About the ‘Cyber Threat’
September 21, 2017
In our rush to classify cyber as a security threat, have we lost sight of what’s really going on? Alexandra Vlada debunks three pervasive myths about cyber. … More 3 Myths About the ‘Cyber Threat’
Sanctions Won’t Stop North Korea’s Nuclear Program. But That’s Not the Point.
September 13, 2017
Sanctions against North Korea may not change much, but they tell a lot. Madeline McSherry explains how the latest U.N. resolution signals a rare moment of global unity. … More Sanctions Won’t Stop North Korea’s Nuclear Program. But That’s Not the Point.
The Madness of Ivory Trafficking
September 7, 2017
Conservationists aren’t the only ones who should be worried about poaching. Across parts of Africa, the illicit ivory trade is helping to fund violent conflict and terror, argues Alexandra Vlada. … More The Madness of Ivory Trafficking
When Cars Become Weapons of Terror
August 30, 2017
Through the use of cars and trucks as instruments of mass murder, recent terror attacks are distorting how we perceive and inhabit public spaces, writes Madeline McSherry. … More When Cars Become Weapons of Terror
Can North Korea Bring the World Together?
August 24, 2017
North Korea is a serious challenge to global stability. But if we want to do something about it, we’ll need to open up dialogue with Pyongyang—and each other, writes Alexandra V. … More Can North Korea Bring the World Together?
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