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How Can America Deal with Its Sexual Harassment Problem?
Politicians should be made to apologize, reduced in rank, be isolated, and fined—but not forced out of office. This is the job of the voters.

America's Enduring Bacha Bazi Problem in Afghanistan
The selling and using of young boys for sex has deep roots in Afghanistan and has been widely practiced for generations.

Notes for Antifa from a Former “Terrorist”
Antifa embraces violence as a legitimate political tool. But even in Trump's United States, this tactic fails on moral and strategic grounds.

Congress Acts Like It's above the Law
More people need to be aware that Congress exempts itself from laws that it imposes on the rest of us.

Why Saudi Arabia's Regional Power Plays Won't Lead to War
Saudi Arabia has become more assertive, but that doesn't mean it's going to war.

China – A Reluctant Global Power
Trump has created a global power vacuum. Is Beijing ready to fill it?

Turn health insurance subsidies into health insurance vouchers
There are plenty of precedents for this approach, including food stamps, housing vouchers, and energy credits, all provided to individual consumers and not to corporate providers.

Why Niger Proves America's Counterterrorism Tactics Are Failing
How many Niger-like tragedies will it take before America gets the message?

Is America Losing Its Credibility with the Middle East?
Case in point: Washington has found no way to stop its loss of influence over Iraq.

An open letter to Jeff Bezos–you are needed to disrupt the health care sector
Earth to Jeff: Rockets are fun but we need you here.

Can America Convince China to Subdue a Nuclear North Korea?
America should find a way to incentivize China to act, rather than try to shame or sanction it.

Donald Trump and the Art of Foreign-Policy Bluffing
When it comes to China and North Korea, the administration ought to try carrots before sticks.

China and India: A Lesson in Conflict Resolution
In a violent world, the two behemoths offer a welcome respite.

THAAD: Best a Bargaining Chip
How might the U.S. make the best use of the controversial THAAD deployment to South Korea?