From Voltaire to Joseph Heller, writers have used satire to skewer institutions and individuals. Historian Barbara Tuchman observed that “Satire is a wrapping of exaggeration around a core of reality.

World health officials praise the trust-building approach during the latest outbreak of Ebola in Central Africa. “Fear by ...

The people of Iran are living through an economic meltdown. The way out of it is far from clear.

With the United States withdrawing from global humanitarian efforts, is there an opportunity for middle power Norway to step ...

Right France,” talks about changes in French politics, and voter embrace of a party long considered outside the mainstream.

The Trump administration has reached an unusual settlement in a case of the president suing his own government. Critics worry ...

An overwhelming majority of Democrats now view Israel negatively – a dramatic shift that is playing out in primary campaigns ...

Iran’s viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U ...

The demise of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” raises questions of whether humor can bring together a polarized nation.

As an outspoken critic of President Trump, Thomas Massie faced a closely watched primary contest – and has lost his seat to ...

Ukraine has turned its advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset. Not so long ago, President Zelenskyy visited ...

President Trump has released 161 UFO files to the public, citing the need for transparency. But critics view the release as a ...