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June 1, 2010

Myanmar
Failing Grade

Photo Courtesy of Reuters/STR New In the current issue of the Washington Monthly magazine, I’ve written a review essay that looks at the flaws behind international policy toward Burma (Myanmar). Wh…

Soldiers of Shan State Army (SSA) take part in the military drill  in their base near the village of Loi Tai Leng February 5, 2010

June 17, 2021

Genocide and Mass Atrocities
What Does Mladic’s Conviction Mean for Genocide Law?

An international court has upheld the guilt of former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladic, but its narrower view of what constitutes genocide could make future cases harder to prosecute.

Bosnian families follow the final verdict hearing of the former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic from a screen at the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial.

April 19, 2011

TWE Mailbag: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere--An Update

A woman mails envelopes at the James A Farley Post U.S. office in New York on April 15, 2010. (Mike Segar/courtesy Reuters) Yesterday’s post on "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" attracted a couple…

A woman mails envelopes at the James A Farley Post U.S. office in New York on April 15, 2010. (Mike Segar/courtesy Reuters)

December 1, 2017

Political History and Theory
Ten Historical Anniversaries of Note in 2018

As 2017 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2018.

British soldiers marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended WW1.

September 29, 2022

Inequality
Gender Equality and Amplifying Women's Voices

Ann Norris, senior fellow for women and foreign policy at CFR, along with Meredith Martino, executive director of Women in Government, discuss women’s rights efforts and amplifying female voices in g…

Play Image of Crowd at Global Citizen Festival