InternationalCommentary
How to Speak the Truth About Castro’s Bloody Legacy
Ding dong! The witch is dead! Or at least that’s how the families of the 78,000 murdered victims of Fidel Castro, those who fled his… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia’s Ban on LinkedIn Reflects Global Decline of Internet Freedom
The decision by a Russian court earlier this month to shut down the professional social network LinkedIn came right on cue. The court ruling coincided… Read More
InternationalNews
After Castro’s Death, Trump Seeks ‘Concessions’ From Cuba
Under the Castro regime in Cuba, Sebastian Arcos spent a year of his life in prison for trying to escape the grip of communism. But… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Slow March to Rooting Out Corruption in Guinea
Corruption in the small West African nation of Guinea is pervasive. Bribery is an everyday reality, and it is often the key to securing lucrative… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Left’s Appalling Whitewashing of Castro’s Legacy
You will hear some people today excuse Fidel Castro’s crimes by begging that he accomplished social goals. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Labour… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Fidel Castro May Be Dead, but Tyranny Remains in Cuba
Late Friday evening, Cuban state media reported the death of their former leader, Fidel Castro, at age 90. Some will mourn his passing or even… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Fidel Castro’s Death Is an Opportunity to End Cuba’s Communist Dynasty
You might hear some voices chiding Cuban exiles for rejoicing publicly over the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, forgetting, willfully or not, their lives… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Recommitting to Fight for Afghanistan
Shortly after the Trump administration takes office in January 2017, it will need to consider its strategy in Afghanistan, the country from which al-Qaeda launched… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Central America Should Not Worry About Trump’s Election
Recently, the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras agreed as a bloc to seek support from Mexico in response to the election of President-elect… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Pathway Out of Paris
As climate negotiators work out the details of the Paris Agreement on global warming in Marrakech, Morocco, the question on everyone’s minds is: What will… Read More
InternationalNews
The Top Foreign Conflicts Trump Will Inherit
When Donald Trump becomes president in January he will inherit challenges beyond America’s borders. Trump ran a campaign opposing the internationalism promoted by predecessors from… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Islamist Extremism Threatens Hindus, Pro-Western Liberals in Bangladesh
Last Friday, crowds of Muslims attacked Hindu temples in Nasirnagar and surrounding areas, provoked by a picture posted on Facebook deemed insulting to the Muslim… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Iran Is Wrong: Trump Can Absolutely Overturn the Nuclear Deal
Donald Trump’s election as president has discomforted many foreign leaders, especially in Iran. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani claimed Wednesday that there is “no possibility” for… Read More
InternationalCommentary
North Korean Women Live Desperate Lives, Even After Escape
A recent report from The Washington Post detailed some of the grimmest experiences faced by escaped North Korean refugees: sexual abuse and human trafficking. Through… Read More
InternationalNews
Taxpayer Groups Call on UN’s Anti-Tobacco Convention to Allow Media Coverage
Taxpayer advocacy groups around the globe are calling on the World Health Organization to open this week’s anti-tobacco convention in New Delhi, India, to the… Read More
InternationalNews
On the Edge of a Forgotten Conflict, Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis Simmers
KURAKHOVO, Ukraine—More than two and a half years after the war in Ukraine began, a cease-fire has failed to stop the fighting. And it’s still… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Here’s Why It’s Wrong That America Refused to Defend Its Embargo on Cuba at the UN
For the first time ever, the United States abstained from voting on a United Nations resolution condemning America’s embargo on Cuba. This breaks decades of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia’s Missile Deployment Adds to NATO’s Worries in the Baltic
In an extremely worrying development for NATO, Russia earlier this month deployed several nuclear-capable Iskander mobile ballistic missile launchers in the Kaliningrad region. The location… Read More
InternationalNews
Socialist, Refugee Advocate to Run UN for Next 5 Years
While it’s hardly the election to get the most attention this year, the United Nations General Assembly has confirmed a nominee with a background in… Read More
InternationalNews
‘I Don’t Have Anyone Left’: What Life Is Like for Refugees in Ukraine
KURAKHOVO, Ukraine—They all have a reason to go home. For some, it’s to reunite with friends and family, to regain their dignity, or to find… Read More
InternationalNews
How Republicans Plan to Shape the Next President’s Iran Policy
Republican opponents of the Iran nuclear deal have been stymied in their ability to shape U.S. policy with America’s longtime adversary in the Middle East…. Read More
InternationalNews
Germany Threatens Facebook With Criminal Action for ‘Hate Speech’ Violations
Last month, German Justice Minister Heiko Maas suggested that Facebook and Twitter could be held criminally liable if they do not step up their efforts… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Rising Concerns as the Battle Begins to Defeat ISIS in Mosul
The long-awaited Iraqi offensive is underway to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, from the Islamic State. On Monday, Iraqi security forces began the attack from… Read More
InternationalNews
Cuban Dictatorship Governed More Severely During 2 Years of US Engagement
In the waning months of his presidency, President Barack Obama issued a directive he called “irreversible,” expanding transactions related to Cuban pharmaceuticals, increasing transportation, and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
UNESCO, Which Obama Wants US to Fund, Calls Israel ‘Occupying Power’ and Rewrites Jewish History
Even though it remains a member of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United States has not provided any funding to the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pakistan Aims to End Honor Killings With Reform
Pakistan took a positive step forward last Thursday when it passed legislation to increase the penalties for individuals guilty of committing so-called “honor killings.” Honor… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Heritage Event Explores Geopolitics of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
On Wednesday, September 28, The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion on “Geopolitics and Economic Development: Assessing the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.” The discussion focused on… Read More
InternationalNews
Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Be at ‘Tipping Point’ as US, EU Spar With Russia Over Syria
KYIV, Ukraine—The shaky cease-fire in eastern Ukraine has reached a “tipping point,” a high-level Ukrainian government official says. The official’s comments underscore how geopolitical events—from… Read More
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October Surprise in Pakistan: Finally Cracking Down on Terror Groups?
In a striking development, perhaps demonstrating the tremendous international pressure on Pakistan to crack down on terrorist groups within its borders, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia’s Information Warfare Continues
Speculation about Russian interference in the upcoming U.S. presidential election is flowing fast in the U.S. media. Russia was widely believed to be responsible for… Read More
