Amanda Taub

A mystery-novel motive for murder may be too far in the past.

And why alliances will determine what comes next.

The books offer the promise of an ending where all questions are answered and some sort of justice is done.

A look into the future shows the importance of immigration.

The traction gained by ultranationalist parties over the past decade may be a sign that an important consensus is breaking down.

Dabbling in the Anne de Courcy extended universe.

The International Court of Justice, the U.N.’s highest judicial body, is in the rare position of weighing in on a closely watched global conflict while hostilities are ongoing.

These votes can demonstrate control, serve as a warning and create the illusion of accountability.

Taking part in mass online sleuthing can feel thrilling. But the same impulses can take a dark turn.

The events that led to the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers suggest that there could be problems with the protocols used by the Israeli military, according to legal experts and aid organizations.