Global Opinions

More inquiry is needed into lab leak and zoonotic spillover theories.

As the campaign continues, Israel is pushing the boundaries of legitimate military targeting.

The Democratic Party was once Israel’s unquestioned friend. No longer.

Studies show a precipitous drop in the Xinjiang birthrate.

The U.S. failed to oust the Maduro regime through such drastic steps as blocking its sales of oil, the country’s dominant revenue source.

An independent panel criticizes global preparedness and response.

We gather together, support each other and tell ourselves that we will survive the night.

Idol worship doesn't sit well with the critical spirit of democracy.

This newest outbreak of violence comes at a dangerous moment of impotent leadership and diplomatic dead ends.

The Republican Party has given up on ideas.

This year’s election for U.N. secretary general is anything but fair.

Weep for this place in the season of wildflowers when it should be beautiful, weep for the dead and the living, weep for God who can’t get us to stop, weep for humanity.

Israel keeps taking, and the United States keeps helping it.

It is time for agencies to join forces.

The lack of influential leaders is a problem.

At best, pundits seem most comfortable blaming “the system,” broadly understood, and the mediocrities imagined to be running it.

Warning signs are also flashing on climate and deficit spending. Will Americans pay attention?

Women must not be dragged back to the horror and oppression that they previously endured at the hands of the Taliban.

Alas, much less attention has been paid to the responsibility of U.S. institutions that choose to keep objects that were looted from African countries.

Top Biden officials are proceeding with extreme caution.