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The debate over how to militarize Mexico's "War on Drugs" misses the point. The type of militarization is not the problem; militarization itself is the…

Sep 21

The mob killing of Nigerian student Deborah Samuel raises questions about the intersection of blasphemy and politics, with unfortunately no easy…

Jun 29

According to Joe Biden Latin America is "America's front yard," not its "backyard." History shows that it would be better for the region to escape…

Apr 4

The International Crisis Group has been an invaluable resource for conflict analysis. But has the organization been undermined by its growing…

Mar 7

People following the mainstream coverage of Ukraine are getting an excellent lesson in media double standards.

Mar 2

Particularly given recent events in Ukraine, the question must be asked: is there such a thing as a "good" US military intervention?

Feb 24

If Americans feel disconnected from their government and their communities, perhaps that's because they are.

Jan 5

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