The progressive theorist who wrote the book on the “emerging Democratic majority” now believes the country could be seeing an “emerging Republican advantage.” But GOP triumphalists shouldn’t be too quick to rejoice.

An Iraqi exile eavesdrops on life in her old hometown of Mosul.

The Islam-vs.-secularism formula and the moderate-vs.-radical Islam dichotomy are poor guides for understanding contemporary Turkey.

Nigeria’s upcoming national elections certainly will be contentious and most likely violent, but no matter who wins they’re not likely to change the country’s fundamental political and economic realities.

Failing to arm Ukraine in its struggle against the Russian-backed separatists will lead to a bloodier conflict in the long run.

Here’s the third tier of our global power rankings: those states most likely to have a destabilizing effect on world order in 2015.

The missing context behind the recent Hizballah attacks on Israel, and ISIS attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Americans are losing appreciation for the tradition that has spared us from the kind of violent clash between religion and secularism currently bedeviling France.

Lithuania’s decision to join the euro this year was probably worth the cost, but don’t take it as a sign that the common currency is regaining its allure.

One can understand why Muslims are worried about anti-Muslim feelings and actions. But going on and on about Islamophobia may also be a convenient way of avoiding the central problem for Islam in the contemporary world.