List of Latest articles
The Surprising History of Egypt’s ‘Crazy Tomatoes’
How an ordinary ingredient became a symbol of collective complaint.
The Forgotten Visionary of U.S. War in Latin America
Lucius Shepard’s hallucinogenic stories anticipated Trump’s war fantasies.
Del Toro’s Netflix ‘Frankenstein’ Feels Like a Classic
The Mexican director has finally made the movie he’s dreamed about since childhood.
How Oil Came to Define Venezuela’s Economy
The economic shocks precede Chávez and Maduro. 
The Use and Abuse of ‘Narco-Terrorism’
From Afghanistan to Venezuela, the misleading term has inspired decades of misguided policies against real problems.
Trump Should Oust Maduro
U.S. military might can help democratize Venezuela without sending troops.
Trump Is Alienating Southeast Asia
Tariffs and inattention have pushed regional states toward China.
Latin America’s Pivot to Asia
Chile, Mexico, and Peru announced new trade talks at APEC.
A Complacent Pentagon Needs to Learn From Ukraine
The Europeans are deeply engaged with Kyiv on defense technology, but Washington is lagging behind.
To Counter China, Look to the ‘Other Trilat’
The U.S.-Philippines-Japan partnership needs institutionalization.
Why Congress Is So Mad at the Pentagon
Lawmakers—including Republicans—are frustrated over a lack of communication.
Trump Seeks to Counter Russia, China in Their Own Backyard
Signing rare-earth deals with Central Asian nations would bolster U.S. influence in the mineral-rich region.
What Went Wrong in Tanzania?
How the “island of stability” in a turbulent region descended into chaos—and where it goes from here.
Hezbollah Is Down but Not Out
Undermining the group in Lebanon requires targeting its networks abroad.
The Desperate Search for Gaza Peacekeepers
Most of the world seems very eager to avoid joining the territory’s international stabilization force.
