Opinions
What is the rules-based order? How this global system has shifted from ‘liberal’ origins − and where it could be heading next
The phrase “international rules-based order” has long been a fixture in global politics. Western leaders often use it to describe a framework of rules, norms and institutions designed to guide state behavior. Advocates argue that this framework has provided the foundation for decades of stability and prosperity, while critics question… Read
Washington Post’s turnaround on its opinion pages is returning journalism to its partisan roots − but without the principles
Jeff Bezos, the world’s third-richest person and owner of The Washington Post, announced in February significant changes to the editorial pages of his Pulitzer-Prize winning newspaper. The editorial section, also called the opinion section, is where editors and contributors with a deep and broad understanding of the latest news offer… Read
See you in the funny papers: How superhero comics tell the story of Jewish America
Nearly a hundred years ago, a hastily crafted spaceship crash-landed in Smallville, Kansas. Inside was an infant – the sole survivor of a planet destroyed by old age. Discovering he possessed superhuman strength and abilities, the boy committed to channeling his power to benefit humankind and champion the oppressed. This… Read
Trump's bluntness powered a White House comeback. Now his words are getting him in trouble in court
Donald Trump’s shoot-from-the-lip style kept Americans on the edge of their seats during last year's campaign. But now that he's speaking as a president and not as a candidate, his words are being used against him in court in the blizzard of litigation challenging his agenda. The spontaneity is complicating… Read
The $300 billion question: What to do with Russia's frozen central bank money?
With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv's European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and use the money to compensate Ukraine, support its military and help rebuild shattered homes and towns. For now, the assets are still on ice, with opponents of seizure… Read
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Frightened by the prospect of U.S. security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defenses in the face of Russian aggression. Russian leader Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 caught Europe off guard, and fears about… Read
Exhausted by the news? Here are 6 strategies to stay informed without getting overwhelmed − or misled by misinformation
Political spin is nothing new, and identifying reliable news and information can be hard to do during any presidency. But the return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited debates over truth, accountability and the role of media in a deeply divided America. Misinformation is an umbrella term that covers all kinds of false and misleading content, and… Read
As Trump thaws ties, Russia has a new public enemy number one: Britain
Two British diplomats expelled in a spying row. A blistering statement from Russia's foreign intelligence service calling Britain "a warmonger." And a threat from a top ally of Vladimir Putin to seize UK assets inside Russia. As the U.S. under Donald Trump seeks to reset ties with Moscow and broker… Read
The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.” This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal… Read
BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
Ambitions by the BRICS group to take on a greater climate leadership role, building on success last month at United Nations nature talks, depend on the countries overcoming fractious politics and entrenched disagreements over money. As the United States has withdrawn from global efforts to combat climate change and, more… Read
