The US stands out for lack of policy response after mass shootings.
Gun Deaths: An American Prophet
On gun deaths, Americans knew what needed doing half a century ago.
U.S. Republicans and Erdogan: The Dangerous Lure of Take-No-Prisoners Politics
John Boehner’s resignation foreshadows the United States’ turn towards completely dysfunctional politics at home, à la Turkey.
Space Junk: The Asia Factor
China’s 2007 test of an anti-satellite missile added nearly 3,000 fragments to the number of deadly or destructive items orbiting earth.
Space Junk: The French Factor
Much of the French debris can be traced to an accident in 1996, when a military satellite collided with a spent French rocket.
United States: How Turkey Fell Out of Favor
Turkey is no longer seen as a staunch ally in NATO but as a wayward country that wears religion and ideology on its sleeve.
Migration Crisis: How to Break the Cycle of Death and Amnesia
Europe alone cannot be asked to single-handedly shoulder the migration/refugee crisis facing the world.
Deforestation in Brazil: The China Factor
How Chinese trade and investment in Brazil are altering the power equation in Brazilian politics.
Mongolia: Challenges of Being a Transgender Teacher
Bureaucracy prevents Muugi, a transgender woman from Mongolia, from continuing her life as a teacher.
Public Health: Russia is Sick
Public health challenges facing Russia today cripple its potential for tomorrow.























