In a battle of the paymasters, the UAE leads frontal assault on Saudi-backed ultra-conservative movements.
Turkey and the Kurds: Violence Is Not the Answer
Erdogan never understood the Kurds’ mindset. He needs to revisit history to see the hardships they have experienced.
Escaping the Prison Island: Forgotten Refugees of Chios
The refugees trying to escape Chios shows the world’s failure to protect victims of one of the worst humanitarian disasters.
The Letelier Assassination: A Watershed in Counter-Terrorism
How the killing of a former Chilean ambassador in Washington, DC became a watershed moment in the West’s struggle against terrorism.
India’s Smart Cities: A Vision Without Base
The lack of a strong system of local autonomy and a poor infrastructure are the most serious handicaps for India’s Smart City vision.
US: Corruption Unchained
It’s becoming ever harder to go after corrupt politicians and lobbyists in the United States.
The West and War: Culture Driving Conflict
When the world’s dominant culture exalts war, it is no wonder there is so much of it.
The Continuing Syrian Tragedy
Continuing violence in Syria is the most severe indictment of the international community’s ability to provide for peace and security.
Beyond Dilma: The New Era of Anti-Corruption Enforcement
The Brazilian President’s removal from office will send shockwaves across Latin America, and possibly beyond.
The U.S.-Syria Scandal: Supporting Sectarian War
Senior Obama administration officials were aware from 2012 that a war to overthrow Assad would inevitably become a sectarian bloodbath.























