At the Jan. 14 debate, held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, six candidates clashed on jobs, Iran and more.
An Iranian general's killing sparked fears of war and a draft in the US. Those are old fears, says a scholar who contends…
When a person or agency backed by the power and resources of the government tells a lie, it sometimes causes harm that only…
The very first scientific horse race poll, which took place 85 years ago, was shrouded in secrecy and may have changed history…
Many of the problems the US has with its election processes and outcomes are avoidable and don't happen in countries…
Iranian leaders seem eager to use the powerful emotions surrounding his death to coalesce power around the regime. History…
China has 24 million more men than women of marriageable age, putting some bachelors in a tough spot. Some are now looking…
Both President Trump and President Obama used military force without informing Congress, or getting its approval. But the…
The US and other countries set up the modern system of international law after World War II. Does the US killing of an Iranian…
By 2050, the majority of Americans will not be white. That future is already on its way here – just look at the demographics…
Even when countries have broken ties with each other, they can communicate – as the US and Iran did just a few days ago.
President Trump's speech about Iran wasn't just aimed at that country or the US. He also targeted NATO allies, urging…
An expert on Watergate says that today's House Republicans have taken precisely the opposite position than the GOP took…
Negro Matapacos became famous in Chile in 2011 for joining student protests. His image has now popped up around the world.
Any disruption to shipping in the narrow seaway could impact oil prices and ratchet up geopolitical tensions.
Predictions about how a woman presidential candidate might fare in 2020 are largely speculation, writes a political scientist,…
If the US makes good on the president's threat, Iran's heritage won't be the only thing damaged. Washington's…
It's very dangerous to assume that Iran will not escalate the crisis further, much less that the US could limit any…
Overt racism is easy to spot. But more subtle forms based on false narratives can be equally dehumanizing – and it's…
Fears that Beijing will renege on autonomy promises is only encouraging calls for independence from mainland China.