International Law Strikes Back International Law Strikes Back
The World Court’s ruling that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal rewards growing judicial activism by states of the Global South.
Aug 5, 2024 / Reed Brody
Senator Robert Menendez and the Corruption of Cuba Policy Senator Robert Menendez and the Corruption of Cuba Policy
His retirement may bode well for US-Cuba relations—if Kamala Harris can retire Trump.
Aug 2, 2024 / William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh
It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive
Bisan Owda is a Palestinian journalist, activist, and filmmaker, best known for her social-media videos documenting her experiences in Gaza.
Jul 31, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás
Wayne Smith Devoted His Career to Dialogue and Diplomacy Wayne Smith Devoted His Career to Dialogue and Diplomacy
The former Foreign Service officer liked to say “Cuba seems to have the same effect on American administrations as the full moon has on werewolves.”
Jul 15, 2024 / Obituary / Peter Kornbluh and William M. LeoGrande
The Risky Politics of France’s Hung Parliament The Risky Politics of France’s Hung Parliament
In the days since the New Popular Front won the largest number of seats, political gravity has again exerted itself.
Jul 12, 2024 / Harrison Stetler
Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime? Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime?
The Democrats have a winning election message—but do they have the right messenger?
Jul 12, 2024 / Jeet Heer
NATO’s 75th Anniversary Is a Good Time to Reflect on Lost Opportunities That Still Haunt Us Today NATO’s 75th Anniversary Is a Good Time to Reflect on Lost Opportunities That Still Haunt Us Today
The broken promises that led to war.
Jul 8, 2024 / Nicolai N. Petro and Ted Snider
US Mayors for Peace Call for Dialogue in a Time of Nuclear Danger US Mayors for Peace Call for Dialogue in a Time of Nuclear Danger
“If you don’t think nuclear weapons are a local issue, just ask the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”
Jul 5, 2024 / Quentin Hart
Meet the Global Arms Sellers Meet the Global Arms Sellers
A dispatch from the largest weapons expo outside of Paris.
Jul 1, 2024 / Harrison Stetler
Is an Iran Upset in the Making? Is an Iran Upset in the Making?
A reformist challenges five conservatives in the June 28 presidential vote.
Jun 19, 2024 / Bob Dreyfuss