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August 8, 2023

United States
Congress Asserts Its Trade Authority With Taiwan Trade Deal

A first step to getting U.S. trade policy back on track

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen shortly before sunset in Washington

April 18, 2024

Ukraine
The President’s Inbox Recap: Russia, Ukraine, and Global Instability

The war in Ukraine reflects collisions in Russia-Ukraine relations, Europe-Russia relations, and U.S.-Russia relations.

Two lines of military forces as viewed walking.

April 1, 2024

Nigeria
When Disability Meets Privilege

Authorities in Nigeria squander an opportunity to make a statement about human dignity and genuine social inclusion.

An empty Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant is shown on November 20, 2023.

April 5, 2018

Corruption
Corruption in the Palestinian Authority

Civil Society does exist in the Palestinian territories, and one of the strongest organizations is the one that fights corruption: The Coalition for Accountability and Integrity. It was established i…

The building of what used to be a Palestinian presidential palace is seen after it was turned into a national library, near the West Bank city of Ramallah on August 28, 2017.

April 2, 2012

Fossil Fuels
Guest Post: IHS Author Defends Study on the Volcker Rule

In a post last Thursday, I identified four reasons for skepticism about a new IHS report that estimated the impact on energy markets of the currently proposed implementation of the Volcker rule. Kurt…

October 28, 2014

Middle East and North Africa
Liberty and the Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority officials have given thousands of speeches  over the years about removing the Israeli occupation, freeing Palestinians, self-government, and the like. But today --as in the days…