The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Foreign Affairs
The repressive regime of Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has been in power for 28 of the past 45 years.
While most refugees lose refugee status when they acquire citizenship elsewhere, Palestinians do not.
Canada is the largest foreign owner of U.S. land—14.2 million acres. China holds about 250 acres.
Relative presidential ageism: The president of Cameroon, Paul Biya, is expected to run again for president this fall. Biya, 92, has been president for 42 years. If re-elected—and it’s all but assured—he will rule until 2032. If he lives out the term, he would be 98.