Heaps of hype at the Israel-Emirati-Bahraini festivities on the White House lawn—but no hope for peace, Palestinians, or the Middle East
America and the World
The China Conundrum: Deterrence as Dominance
Does it really make sense to begin an arms race with China when there are so many other areas for competition and collaboration?
A Cartoon of Peace and Outrage
Kushner can’t paper over the unpopularity of the Emirati-Israel accord in the Arab world.
The Way to Enact a Progressive Foreign-Policy Agenda? Personnel.
Biden’s trade, diplomatic, and Pentagon choices need to be free of industry ties.
After Uighurs Escape China, They Face the U.S. Asylum System
Uighur asylum seekers in Virginia thought they would be safe here. But new rules delay work permits, draining savings and risking survival.
Canadian Court Chooses Human Rights Over Controversial U.S. Border Agreement
A judge holds that banning asylum seekers who first entered the U.S. violates Canada’s Charter of Rights.
Deeply Entrenched Corruption Will Hinder USMCA
The case of an imprisoned and then exiled labor attorney in Mexico speaks to the continued oppression of workers by multinational corporations.
Waiting for Annexation
De facto or de jure, the oppression of Palestinians demands real consequences.
How a Biden Adviser Got a Gig With Uber
Jake Sullivan’s side hustle
How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich
Strategic consultants will define Biden’s relationship to the world.

