The United States has fought twelve major wars and numerous smaller skirmishes in its history. Memorial Day is how we honor the soldiers, sailors, airmen, airwomen, and marines who did not return hom…

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers May 20 to May 26.   

Pervasive despondency about democracy in Africa urges the imperative to strengthen democratic institutions and practices.  

The United States Air Force marks seventy-one years of service.

Guatemala’s first round election upset stands; Brazil’s non-alignment has a democracy blind spot; Remittances to Mexico hit a record $5.7 billion in May.

Dan asks a question that everyone who has ever signed up for military service has likely asked: was it worth it? His answer is worth reading.