Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao is a personal power grab that won’t make the Philippines safer.
America’s Anti-Democracy Message to the World
How President Trump’s irrepressible love for illiberal nations from Saudi Arabia to Russia hollows out the U.S. standing in the world.
NATO: The US Share
How much does the United States actually pay to support NATO, despite Trump’s claims?
Above and Beyond: Non-NATO Spending by Members
Not all defense spending by NATO member countries goes toward joint NATO activities or missions.
Trump at Taormina: The Odd Man Out
Imagining a G7 world, where the United States now is the rogue nation at the table, like Russia was at the G8 table!
The Muslim World’s Struggle to Counter Militancy
The real downsides of Donald Trump’s choice in Saudi Arabia to prioritize commerce at the expense of principle.
The Real Reasons for Trump’s Anti-Globalization Circus
Trumponomics: How Trump skillfully used anti-globalization as bait to cover up his extremely neoliberal switch.
Attacks on Academics: East Europe, Russia and Turkey
Limiting academic freedom is a threat to democracy itself. EU leaders must unite and stand up to this troubling trend.
China’s Tall Building Construction Spree
How many of the world’s tallest buildings will be in China in a decade?























