Facebook, Twitter combat disinformation, belatedly
Facebook and Twitter were caught napping when Russian agents tried to sway the U.S. 2016 elections. Now, they are declaring war on disinformation.Continue Reading →
In Moscow, an education in all things Putin
Recently I went to Russia. I discovered that Russians view their president, Vladimir Putin, in a much different light than…
Ukraine: Two revolutions and a war later, corruption reigns
Ukraine has had two revolutions and a war since 2004 but is still mired in conflict and graft.
EU’s Balkans expansion to go ahead despite concerns
Plans to expand the European Union to include the volatile Western Balkans appear to be going ahead after an agreement ending a 27-year dispute.Continue Reading →
Soccer takes center stage with World Cup in Russia
All you need is a flat surface and a ball. Soccer, the world’s leading football sport, takes center stage in…
Corrected – Do you want change? Beware inertia
You're a young person. You want change. You're confident political winds are in your favor. Beware of the defenders of…
It’s the 100th anniversary of the first Muslim democracy
One century ago, Azerbaijan declared independence, becoming the first democratic state in the Muslim world and one of the first nations to give women the right to vote.Continue Reading →
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Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Iran nuclear accord.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…
Missiles in South Korea: Dialogue of the deaf
The U.S. and South Korea see defensive missiles as a shield against possible North Korean aggression. But the move is…
Fake News: Be selective and responsible
It was a topic that dominated many conversations in 2017. And it was the focus of the article that attracted the most views among the 227 articles we published this…Continue Reading →