The president said he wanted to target anti-Semitic speech on campuses, but in the time of new nationalism, nothing is really that simple.
Author: MAX FISHER
Bolivia Crisis Shows the Blurry Line Between Coup and Uprising
The Cold War binary of “bad” coups and “good” popular revolts no longer applies. But the labels persist, with important consequences.
‘A Very Dangerous Game’: In Latin America, Embattled Leaders Lean on Generals
Presidents are increasingly asking militaries to bail them out of crises, surfacing painful memories in a region where many grew up under military rule.
The U.S. Turned Syria’s North Into a Tinderbox. Then Trump Lit a Match.
The violence precipitated by the American withdrawal is an outcome of tensions that have been building since the conflict began more than eight years ago.
‘One Country, Two Nationalisms’: The Identity Crisis Behind Hong Kong’s Turmoil
How economic dislocation and immigration set the stage for wider backlash against Beijing’s overreach — and for emerging divisions within Hong Kong.
U.K. Democracy, Tested by Brexit and Boris Johnson, Holds for Now
Deep into an era of tear-it-all-down populism, democratic safeguards are, for once, working as intended.
‘It’s Really Close’: How the Amazon Rainforest Could Self-Destruct
Climate change and man-made fires could set off a cycle of self-perpetuating deforestation, scientists warn.
White Terrorism Shows ‘Stunning’ Parallels to Islamic State’s Rise
Like Islamic State recruits, white nationalists are attracted to an apocalyptic ideology spread through social media.
Amid Talks With U.S., Glimpses of New Futures for North Korea
Engagement has opened a set of once-closed possibilities, bringing risk and some opportunity for Kim Jong-un and the world.
Iran’s Gambit: Force the World to Rein In Trump
Iran is resorting to rogue state tactics as part of a strategy to induce other countries to counter what it sees as an existential American threat.