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The Politics of Blasphemy
The mob killing of Nigerian student Deborah Samuel raises questions about the intersection of blasphemy and politics, with unfortunately no easy…
Alex Thurston
Jun 29
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America’s Front Yard
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…
Alex Aviña
Apr 4
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Crisis of Conscience
The International Crisis Group has been an invaluable resource for conflict analysis. But has the organization been undermined by its growing…
Alex Thurston
Mar 7
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We Should Cover Everyone Like We’re Covering Ukrainians
People following the mainstream coverage of Ukraine are getting an excellent lesson in media double standards.
FX Contributor
Mar 2
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The Myth of the "Good" Intervention
Particularly given recent events in Ukraine, the question must be asked: is there such a thing as a "good" US military intervention?
Daniel Bessner
Feb 24
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The End of Mass Politics
If Americans feel disconnected from their government and their communities, perhaps that's because they are.
Daniel Bessner
Jan 5
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It’s Time to Talk About US Illiberalism
In failing to address the United States' actions in the world, Joe Biden's "Summit for Democracy" proved to be just a cynical step toward another Cold…
Kate Kizer
Dec 15, 2021
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Seeing the Blob Through Its Own Eyes
While there are exceptions, those who want to change US foreign policy must understand that many, if not most, of its practitioners believe (however…
Daniel Bessner
Nov 30, 2021
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The Failure to Adapt
Wealthy nations and financiers spent COP26 focusing on a future transition to clean energy. They ignored the immediate and dire need for funding to…
FX Contributor
Nov 8, 2021
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"Get in Line or Get Out of the Way!"
At COP26, the global elite are fiddling while the developing world burns.
FX Contributor
Nov 3, 2021
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Climate Change with an American Face
The US record on climate change leaves much to be desired. Will this week's UN Conference of the Parties mark a change, or more of the same?
FX Contributor
Nov 1, 2021
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Placing the US in the World
A welcome trend among academic historians seeks to de-exceptionalize America's role in the world. But scholars shouldn't get carried away and let the…
Daniel Bessner
Oct 20, 2021
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