World
Homely Hounds: Defining Ugly at the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
“The hairless cresteds at the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest are not well-bred in any sense.”
Facing Down from Opposite Sides: Japanese and South Korean Leadership on North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Abe and President Moon of South Korea are taking increasingly different approaches to North Korea.
“The Most Dangerous Week Since the End of the Cold War”: U.S. and North Korea’s Standoff
“No matter what, someone will have to lose some face.”
Cracks in Mexico’s Foundations: An Earthquake Shakes the Political Scene
We must address these flaws in Mexico’s foundation, or our cities will continue to fall down.
No Longer The Decider: Comparing the Leadership of Bush and Blair After Leaving Office
Blair’s efforts to reshape UK politics following the 2016 Brexit vote differ strongly from Bush’s more reserved approach to life out of office.
Lost in the Pond: Macron’s Eastern Maneuvers
In the latest installment of his column on lesser-known European politics, Maksymilian Szwajewski addresses Macron’s plans for Eastern Europe.
Making the Planet Great Again: France’s Lofty Environmental Goals
“The United States turned its back on the world, but France will not turn its back on the Americans.”
Starting Small: Education, Nonprofits, and the Roma
Claudia Macri looks at unequal access to education and the challenges this poses for the Roma.