What Democrats Don’t Get About the TPP
The TPP should be a rallying point for both parties. Yet few Democrats seem to grasp the importance of the trade deal.
Category: U.S. Policy
America’s Dangerous Infatuation with Counterinsurgency
After unsuccessful nation-building enterprises in Iraq and Afghanistan, a change in military strategy may well be in order.
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The Pen is Mightier than the Pipeline
Last March, President Obama vetoed the “Keystone XL Pipeline” bill, to the relief of environmentalists and anti-pipeline stakeholders. But were the environmental and social costs of the pipeline ever really in doubt?
America’s Myopic Middle Eastern Security Policy
The expansion of ISIS not only poses a direct military threat, but also distracts from other important regional issues such as nuclear proliferation.
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The Toxic Legacy of Chemical Violence and Its Unmourned Victims
Nearly four decades after the end of the Vietnam War, the devastating legacy of Agent Orange continues to haunt thousands of US veterans and Vietnamese.
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After the Fall: U.S. Aid and Deteriorating Human Rights in Egypt
As Egyptian President Abdel al-Sisi continues his campaign of repression against the political opposition, American aid and military hardware continue to pour into the country.
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Do As I Say, Not As I Do – The Gulf Between Western Ideology and Action
Oftentimes for the West, practicing what it preaches is either inconvenient or detrimental to the developing world.
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Still “Yearning to Breathe Free” in America?
Following a string of controversial grand jury decisions, race has gripped the national discourse.
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“Pivot to Asia” is Defunct
Since the Obama administration announced its “pivot to Asia” in late 2011, it has failed to back up its rhetoric with concrete actions.
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