With the Iran deal, we have stepped away from the precipice of war. But itās only a few steps
By all means, the international community should try to contain ISIS. But itās the idea of the Islamic State that needs countering
Our Refugee World
Youāve heard of neo-liberalism. Say hello to its younger, wilder cousin: neo-lotteryism
Convergence theory predicted that the world would become like Swedish social democracy. Why has the opposite happened?
Did Market Leninism Win the Cold War?
The US push for missile defense in Asia will only lead to more missiles and less defense
Although many commentators have described ISIS as somehow less-than-human, it doesnāt come from outer space. It is decidedly a homegrown product of the turmoil that has engulfed two states
The European Union May Be on the Verge of Regime Collapse
The real battle is over the soul of Europe. And the far right is rallying like itās 1099
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