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Seeking Safe Passage
Sasha Chanoff, founder of RefugePoint, explains some of his ideas that could change the future for migrants everywhere.
Two hundred and fifty years ago the Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote, "Man's in…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
America’s Unhappy Choice
Scott Miller offers insights into how the candidates aim to sway undecided voters and boost turnout in a nation where many still don't vote.
Once again, Americans are getting ready for a presidential…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
A New Iran?
Hossein Mousavian discusses Iran's new president and explores potential new directions for the country's future.
During the summer, Iranians elected a new president: Masoud Pezeshkian, a cardiac surg…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Best New Thinking: The Art of Dying Well
Dr. Christian Ntizimira delves into the social, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects shaping the final days of someone who is dying.
The Greek philosopher, Epicurus, wrote “The art of livin…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Best New Thinking: Truth, and Nothing But
Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, explains how his team uses online open-source investigation to distinguish fact from fiction.
We live in a world where facts are everywhere, recorded and shared …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Israeli’s Divided House
Leora Hadar and Naty Barak talk about the human impact and implications of all the fighting and destruction of the past 10 months.
Israel is at war, and not just with Hamas, Iran, the Houthis, and th…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Middle East Tinderbox, Houthi Edition
Allison Minor, a Middle East expert, explores how these tensions might escalate into a regional conflict and whether a broader war can be avoided.
The Middle East is a war zone with Gaza as ground ze…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The Next World War?
Philip Zelikow explores potential global conflicts and the shifting dynamics between China, Russia, the U.S., and their allies.
War in Ukraine. Fighting in Gaza, and across the Middle East. Risky air…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Europe’s Shameful Dumping
Europe funds North African countries to dump refugees in the Sahara, raising serious human rights concerns.
It’s not exactly headline news that many countries are inventing all sorts of novel ways to…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
Politicians, Cartels, Murders, Oh My!
Chris Dalby explains what the Mexican cartels want and how they are getting it.
Politics in Mexico has long been a blood sport: not only “winner takes all,” but also incredibly violent. Last month’s …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago