November 6, 2018
GermanyAs European voters look for new alternatives, Green parties are making waves across the region. In doing so, they could signal a counterweight to the populist European right and influence national an…
October 1, 2018
PeacekeepingWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering September 26 to October 1, was compiled w…
March 5, 2018
Women and Women's RightsWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering February 23 to March 4, was compiled with…
December 29, 2015
Politics and GovernmentYear’s end is a time for taking stock, counting successes, and assessing failures. It is also a time for remembering those who are no longer with us. Here are ten Americans who died in 2015 who throu…
December 11, 2015
Here is a quick round-up of this week’s technology headlines and related stories you may have missed. 1. Blame the Internet! Following terrorist attacks in San Bernardino and Paris, a lot of people …
May 1, 2015
Here is a quick round-up of this week’s technology headlines and related stories you may have missed: The FBI got a chilly reception at a Congressional hearing this week on the issue of encrypti…
November 17, 2012
JordanJake Hess’ take on hunger striking Kurds. Issandr el Amrani on Ahmed al Jabari’s assassination. Katie Paul looks at the escalating crisis in Jordan.
December 14, 2006
ChinaThat is what William Hess argues in Newsweek International. China cannot give Paulson what he wants without jeopardizing its domestic goals. Hess writes:"Secretary Paulson will likely return home e…