World Leaders

Biden Should Think Big in the Middle East

Biden Should Think Big in the Middle East Biden Should Think Big in the Middle East

We must address the interconnected conflicts there as the equivalent of a regional/world war. That requires an international conference under UN auspices.

Jan 12, 2021 / James Zogby

Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, We Thought We Had More Time In Hong Kong, We Thought We Had More Time

Most Americans don’t realize how precarious political freedoms really are.

Jan 8, 2021 / Wilfred Chan

Adding to the Fire

Adding to the Fire Adding to the Fire

Pence’s loyalty.

Jan 6, 2021 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn

Jose Alfredo stands between an American flag and a Cuban flag

Can Biden Finish What Obama Started With Cuba? Can Biden Finish What Obama Started With Cuba?

Here’s a smart blueprint for returning to normalized relations.

Dec 21, 2020 / Peter Kornbluh

Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?

Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now? Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?

The best candidate, by far, is Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, the despotic ruler of North Korea.

Dec 8, 2020 / Ariel Dorfman

Joe Biden stands with his granddaughter and six soldiers at an Army post.

Biden Signals Flexibility on North Korea, but Peace Groups Are Wary Biden Signals Flexibility on North Korea, but Peace Groups Are Wary

Koreans fear a return to Obama’s failed “strategic patience” policy.

Nov 16, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

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Good Riddance to Trump: A Political Obituary I Have Waited 5 Years to Write Good Riddance to Trump: A Political Obituary I Have Waited 5 Years to Write

But, sadly, his departure from office will be the most inelegant last hurrah and final curtain in American political history.

Nov 11, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The Unraveling of Thailand’s National Myth

The Unraveling of Thailand’s National Myth The Unraveling of Thailand’s National Myth

Young Thais are finding power in each other—and their demands could transform Southeast Asia.

Oct 28, 2020 / Wilfred Chan

Trump Is Urging Republicans to Break the Law

Trump Is Urging Republicans to Break the Law Trump Is Urging Republicans to Break the Law

He not only applauded the California GOP’s illegal use of mail-in ballot drop-boxes; he’s urging Republican officials elsewhere to do the same thing.

Oct 16, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Burning Man 2020

Burning Man 2020 Burning Man 2020

Top of the world, ma.

Oct 6, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

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