Angels, demons, double standards in Trump’s Mideast
Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Iran nuclear accord. But his criticism rings hollow in a region dripping in blood, where implacable foes jostle for power.Continue Reading →
Decoder: Can pricing carbon brake climate change?
It costs nothing to pollute. That has long been the driving force of our economy. But a movement is growing…
Northern Ireland: A political volcano inside Europe
Northern Ireland has been peaceful for two decades. But tensions are building again as a power-sharing agreement teeters and Brexit…
Catalonia stokes separatist fires around Europe
Catalonia's declaration of independence has national leaders around Europe on the edge of their seats, worried the separatist bug might be contagious.Continue Reading →
Iran outpacing Saudi Arabia in Middle East struggle
Rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia, aspirants for leadership of the Islamic world, is at the crux of conflict across…
Why Catalonia’s independence push is so important
Catalonia's drive to win independence from Spain is the latest threat to Europe's framework and a reminder of other movements…
Why Saudi Arabia-Qatar tensions are so important
The region is energy-rich, torn by conflict and at the epicenter of a struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran. All reasons why the blockade of Qatar matters.Continue Reading →
Two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, face off over Kashmir
India and Pakistan -- both nuclear powers -- have fought three wars over Kashmir. But neither will yield in one…
Hopes rise for end to long dispute over Western Sahara
Morocco has been readmitted to the African Union, raising hopes for a resolution of one of the continent’s most intractable…
No end to Americans’ love of guns
Dozens of Americans die every day from guns, yet lawmakers struggle to approve measures to control even powerful firearms. Why do Americans have a love affair with guns?Continue Reading →