Superpower repositioning
More than at any time since the end of World War II, American politicians and voters seem to want a less expansive US role in the world.
Venezuela can do better
It is rich in resources. At one time it had the highest living standard in Latin America. That is a strong base to rebuild itself.
Light in Libya
Battered by civil conflict, divided by rival governments, threatened by Islamic State, Libya finally may have a path back to stability.
An evolving view of animals
From elephants to killer whales, the public is increasingly uncomfortable with animals used strictly for human entertainment.
What British voters told the world
Britain's exit from the EU – like the rise of the Trump in the US – shows that those most unsettled by a changing world cannot simply be ignored.
The foreign policy lens
US elections usually aren't decided by it, but foreign policy can be the way voters judge a presidential candidate's judgment.
The remarkable photo of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton haven't always been mortal enemies. Why should presidential politics require them to start now?
Democracy and the environment
Autocratic governments are supposed to make trains run on time. But when combating climate change, that's not the case.
Saying no to fear
Terrorists have always tried to intimidate people with graphic violence. Refusing to give in to fear is one of the best ways to fight it.
The problem with polls
Tracking public opinion is more difficult in the cellphone era, and polls are becoming less reliable as a result.