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How the call to religion turns petty criminals into Islamic State terrorists.

Guns make America more lethal than other countries. But getting rid of the Second Amendment won’t make Americans any less violent.

Is overzealous prosecution of the war on terror contributing to radicalization?

“Facts” may not be what they used to be, but philosophers aren't responsible for the GOP candidate’s slippery grasp on reality.

The marginalization of blacks in America won’t end until we have a first-world African nation to lift up our people.

It's always the problems that get the headlines. But if you look under the surface, you'll see that the rule of law is taking shape.

Tunisia’s long-suppressed Amazigh minority is finding its voice for the first time in years.

Terrorist attacks have left Tunisia’s tourism sector reeling—but its problems actually go much deeper.

India managed to overthrow its founding family — but replaced it with a new form of personality cult.

No, the country's remarkable democratic transition hasn't been perfect. But its critics should keep in mind how much has already been accomplished.

Instead of fostering independent media, the U.N. monopolized the post-war airwaves and paid reporters for friendly PR.