In the Spotlight

Interview with Author Frank Touby

Author of "Burning Sands" talks about his experience putting out oil fires in Kuwait, alternatives to oil dependency, and the veins of corruption connecting corporations to government.

Geopolitical Nuclear Regulation

Ad hoc nuclear regulation has created a mess, and a dangerous one, in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Forming a systemic basis for international law would be one step toward cleaning it up. By Laurelle Atkinsson.

The Lessons of Bhopal and BP

Union Carbide's 1984 industrial accident claimed thousands of Indian victims. As with BP's recent disaster in the Gulf, insufficient punishment for flouting safety measures sets a dangerous precedent. By Justin Frewen.

After the Flood

The threat of endemic in Pakistan is real, homes and agriculture have been wiped out, and so much more help is needed. "We've been set back 30 years," says one Pakistani woman. By Simon Roughneen.

Yemen Human Rights Violations: Pretext of Combating Terrorism

The military support that U.S. forces are providing to the Yemeni government doesn't always combat terrorism; sometimes it inflames it. By the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies.

Building Dikes of Courage in Pakistan

With 20 million affected, water-borne diseases on the rise and clinics wiped out by the flooding, aid workers and now-homeless Pakistanis are struggling to persevere. By Simon Roughneen.

The Cost of Mental Health in Europe

By investing in mental health, which is tied to social and economic factors, Europe can benefit economically while helping people in need. By Justin Frewen and Dr. Anna Datta.