In Memoriam: James Denton, Publisher & Editor of World Affairs

With great sadness, we announce the passing of James S. Denton, the publisher and editor of World Affairs, and president of the World Affairs Institute. In this tribute, his long time friend and member of World Affairs' editorial board, Joshua Muravchik honors his memory.

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A Hero and a Martyr, Remembering Liu Xiaobo

Instead of promoting liberalization, China’s dramatic economic growth has reinforced the regime’s belief in the legitimacy and superiority of its state-driven economic model. The Economist magazine bluntly stated, “The West’s 25-year bet on China has failed.”

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As Hungarians Head to the Polls, Will European Allegiance Suffer?

Hungarians are headed to the polls Sunday April 8, and many are concerned about the country’s turn away from Western-style democracy, but the reality is far more complex.

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A Religious Awakening in China that Seems Uncontrollable

As young and educated Chinese urbanites are increasingly drawn to Christianity in large numbers, the suspicious death of activist-lawyer Li Baiguang and the stepped-up persecution of Christians suggests the Xi dictatorship is nervous.

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Abbas: In Search of a New Strategy

As the US reasserts its role in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, charting a different course than past administrations, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas is in search of new strategy.

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In an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty, Lithuania Inspires

While threatened by a hostile Russia, Lithuania is clear-headed, engaged, and determined. Its leadership understands what it’s up against, and it has the will to defend itself.

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Iranians Try Yet Again to Change Their Government

Protests in Iran mirror past uprisings in their demands for economic reform and increased personal freedom, but this time the protests are more decentralized. Will they succeed?

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A Corruption Sting Gone Public Sparks Outrage, Debate in Kiev

An independent court in Ukraine would break down the culture of corruption that has limited citizens’ opportunity, choked national development, and rewarded the country’s elites and thugs alike.

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Migration Summit Yields Some Optimism, But Success Depends on Libya

Europe’s Big Four recently met with leaders from Libya, Chad, and Niger to discuss migration. Their efforts may improve the crisis, but all long-term success will depend on Libya.

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Why Women Must Be Enlisted in the Fight Against ISIS

There are crucial roles for the women of Iraq, Syria, and Yemen to play in resisting ISIS, yet women’s perspectives are remarkably absent from peace and security strategies.

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Only a Comprehensive Approach Will Solve Europe’s Migration Crisis

The European Union must cooperate on border strategies, but also strategies to reduce the deprivation, corruption, and fear that’s driving the migrants to Europe.

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When “Alternative Facts” Kill

Alternative facts, hysteria, and conspiracy theories have long stirred hatred, misdirected fury, and killed in the Middle East—this time at the Al-Aqsa mosque at the Temple Mount.

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