The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong
As China moves to impose a law that would criminalize dissent, Hong Kongers are facing a dark new era.
May 23, 2020 / Wilfred Chan
Religious Fundamentalists Are Making the Pandemic Worse Religious Fundamentalists Are Making the Pandemic Worse
In the US and abroad, leaders are putting faith before good science.
May 20, 2020 / no-paywall / Juan Cole
Electoral Triumph Spurs Green New Deal in South Korea Electoral Triumph Spurs Green New Deal in South Korea
Citizens say they are ready for a renewed emphasis on making peace with North Korea and creating a greener future less dependent on fossil fuels.
May 1, 2020 / Tim Shorrock
In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King
Rather than join with the Arab-led list and embrace true democracy, Benny Gantz chose chauvinism and corruption.
Apr 29, 2020 / Haggai Matar
Comparing the US’s and China’s Response to Covid-19 Comparing the US’s and China’s Response to Covid-19
When humanity emerges from this crisis, the standing global order may look quite different.
Apr 28, 2020 / no-paywall / Dilip Hiro
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness
He’s the only head of state able to out-Trump Trump in sheer recklessness and social-networked delirium.
Apr 22, 2020 / no-paywall / Andy Robinson
What Progressives Could Teach Joe Biden About Foreign Policy What Progressives Could Teach Joe Biden About Foreign Policy
There are several critical initiatives that the presumptive Democratic nominee should embrace.
Apr 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Brexit Infected Britain’s Coronavirus Response How Brexit Infected Britain’s Coronavirus Response
Boris Johnson’s government keeps promising to “Get Brexit Done,” even as the deadly pandemic ravages the country.
Apr 20, 2020 / no-paywall / Natasha Hakimi Zapata
Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling
But internationalism is more essential than ever.
Apr 17, 2020 / no-paywall / Jeet Heer
Argentina Is Showing the World What a Humane Covid-19 Response Looks Like Argentina Is Showing the World What a Humane Covid-19 Response Looks Like
Long dismissed as a financial basket case, the nation shows how much is possible when a government puts people before profits.
Apr 16, 2020 / no-paywall / Jacob Sugarman