Trump’s Foreign Policy Has a Model: The Barbary Pirates
Trump’s foreign policy treats global alliances as protection rackets reminiscent of historical tribute systems: pay up, submit, or face threats.
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America’s Long War on Iran Didn’t Start This Weekend
The United States has been trying to shape Iran since 1953. Every attempt has left the country more unstable and the two nations further apart.
Revisiting the Terrifying Prophecies of “The Day After”
The 1983 TV film warned us about the consequences of a nuclear arms race. Could we be headed there again?
Women Will Rid the World of Nuclear Bombs
While Trump and Kim Jong-un plan to compare button sizes, female activists are working to erase nuclear threat. But will it be enough?
U.S. to the World: We Are Good With Abusing Kids
Under Trump’s reign, the USA—the "global leader" in human rights—is the only holdout on the UN’s anti-violence initiative protecting women and children. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.
Whither U.S. Ambassadors?
One of the many #notnormal aspects of the Trump presidency is a record number of ambassador vacancies. Here’s what that means for the rest of us.