Alaa al-Ameri
Do We Need a Global Tax on Wealth?
Last year, a best-selling book made the case for heavily taxing the world's richest people. Last month, a 26-year-old MIT grad student used the same data to come to different conclusions.
America Tests Out a New Whining Offensive In Asia
After the UK announced its plans to join a China-led rival to the World Bank, the White House publicly lashed out at its closest ally and its 'constant accommodation of China.'
Being Mad About Cartoons Was Not What Motivated the 'Charlie Hebdo' Murderers
The 'Charlie Hebdo' murderers were nothing more than glory seekers. To act as though taking offense at some cartoons was a reason for the killings is to do the work of Islamists for them.
Egypt's Bombing of Benghazi Will Cost Libya Dearly
As Islamists, democratically elected leaders, militias, and regional powers vie for control in Libya, one thing is certain: Ordinary Libyans will come out on the losing end.
This Weekend, Colombia Will Decide How to End 50 Years of Violence
Sunday's presidential runoff election may determine whether the country's brutal 50-year insurgency finally comes to an end.
Actually, There Are a Bunch of Benghazi Conspiracies
Assassinations, a possible coup, government informants, leaders in league with violent Islamists — Benghazi is a pretty interesting place.
In Libya, the New Bosses Are Just Like the Old Boss
As armed militias and corrupt politicians operate unchecked in Libya, opportunism is eliminating any hope of opportunity.
Venezuela's Drug-Running Generals May Be Who Finally Ousts Maduro
Members of the Venezuelan military have become rich trafficking cocaine — and they'll do what it takes to protect their business interests.
The Egyptian Military's Long Con Is Almost Complete
The sentencing of 529 Egyptians to death yesterday was a signal that the military is back in control — and will no longer tolerate dissent.