Hollywood has long been obsessed with Russians and Soviets playing baddies, and recent films show that the end of the Cold War clearly did not mean the end of Russian villainy.
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Kristallnacht Calls
The significance of Kristallnacht—a turning point in global history—paints a fearsome picture for its 2018 doppelganger.
The Curious Timing of the U.S. Withdrawal from U.N. Human Rights Council
Despite the seeming recklessness of the move to withdraw from the HRC, the move is inherently strategic and points to extensive forethought within the Administration.
Making Economies Green Again: From Beijing to Tehran
China has the newfound potential to shine in a leadership role on climate and offer increased influence to Iran.
On the U.S. Missile Deployment at Shayrat
It seems that Trump has learned nothing from his two most recent predecessors.
Why We Need Science Diplomacy in the Age of Trumpism
Scientific progress and open immigration go hand in hand.
The UN's Recent Anti-Settlement Resolution Doesn’t Matter
Bringing neither Israel nor Palestine closer to the negotiating table, the resolution is ultimately a symbolic act that has ruffled feathers and not much else.