November 29, 2021
Most Americans Look Favorably on Global Governance
Amid all the flag-waving, chants of “USA, USA,” and other nationalist hoopla that characterize mainstream politics in the United States,…
November 3, 2021
Why Is U.S. Military Spending Increasing to New, Outlandish Levels?
Although critics of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan to increase funding for U.S. education, healthcare, and action against…
October 19, 2021
Imagine a World with U.S.-China Cooperation
On September 10, 2021, during an important diplomatic meeting that occurred by telephone, U.S. President Joseph Biden and Chinese President…
September 27, 2021
The Fate of Cassandra: Dire Predictions Go Unheeded
In ancient Greek mythology, Cassandra was a priestess who was able to predict the future but unable to convince others…
August 31, 2021
Building Social Solidarity Across National Boundaries
Is it possible to build social solidarity beyond the state? It’s easy to conclude that it’s not. In 1915, as…
July 21, 2021
Conflict or Cooperation in U.S.- China Relations?
The United States and China, the world’s mightiest military and economic powers, are currently heading toward a Cold War or…
July 5, 2021
Nationalism on the Decline
Although, beginning in about 2015, nationalist political parties made enormous advances in countries around the world, more recently they have…
May 3, 2021
Amid Widespread Disease, Death, and Poverty, the Major Powers Increased Their Military Spending in 2020
Last year was a terrible time for vast numbers of people around the globe, who experienced not only a terrible…