More fumbles from the new Philippines president, who now picks on a distinguished woman senator to distract from himself.
The Booming Global Arms Trade
Remember the “peace dividend”? The world, it seems, can never have enough weapons.
Fake News: Trump and Netanyahu
We need fact-checkers now, more than ever. But are they a real deterrence to politicians who lie?
Where Migrants Live: Russia and the Persian Gulf
Russia and Saudi Arabia are home to some of the largest immigrant populations in the world.
Trump: Pro-Israel and Yet Anti-Semitic
Trump’s supporters fear diversity and complexity. They want simple answers and simple solutions. That’s bad news for Jews in the US.
Malaysia and the Trump Connection
Will Donald Trump, in order to protect his golf buddy, have his administration close down the investigation into 1MDB?
Germany: Second Largest Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. still leads by a lot, but Germany holds second-place in the number of foreign-born residents.
François Fillon’s Peculiar European Dance
While Macron wants a “European France,” Fillon aims for the pipedream of a “French Europe.”
The China Dream Hits Reality
Asian ports: Pitfalls of China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative.
Golden Handcuffs: Getting Dictators To Exit
A proposal for a three-tiered system for bringing autocratic rule to a close – and reforming the ICC.























