Tag: international affairs
Empire: “The True Flag” Revisits an Old American Debate
Unrelenting resistance to greed and injustice can eventually make a difference.
Welcome to Bet Hatikva: “The Band’s Visit”
What an enticing world-music-like original cast CD this one is going to be.
Former US Senator: Let’s Learn a Lesson From Cuba
"I thought that American politicians would never be able to outsmart him."
The Death of American Exceptionalism
Forget America as "a shining city on a hill." We voted to become a crumbling crack house.
Against Odds, Obama Ups Ante for TPP
The president's seeing opposition ranging from economists and activists to Congress.
A Polish Actor in an Irish Play on an American Stage
Rebel. Defender. Supporter. Prince of irony.
Olympics and Art: Going for Gold in Cross-Culture Empathy
Will this critical area of civic life step up where the Games left off?
Foreigners Sound Off On the US Election
"This election is not a brilliant moment in American history..."
Oligarchs, Central Banks and Our Sinking Economy
Congress must take responsibility for the U.S. economy, and voters must force them to.
Can the Arts Save Mankind From Acquire, Consume, Perish?
Driving violence and environmental destruction.
World War III: The Heat Rises
Will rising conflict and antagonism move the U.S., Russia, and China toward world war?
Greece’s Debt Battle: What’s the Real Story?
Here's a look at why Germany and other creditors don't want Greece to get out of its financial plight.
Memorial Day: Reflecting on Our Nation’s Father and Ike
What should our brave warriors fight, suffer and die for?
Paul Craig Roberts: Economic Peace Monger
Paul Craig Roberts’ bottom line seems to be this: Endless war and greed are bad for the economy, and therefore harmful to humanity.
Greek Debt: Let’s Not Repeat History
The EU has a Hobson's choice to make, and had better get this one right.
Economic Recovery: Who Forgot the Children?
Since when do you solve the problem of hunger by withholding food?
Peace On Earth: How Do We Begin?
Dreams of one naive citizen -- but we used to be a country of dreamers.