World
The Student Protesters Are Demonstrating Their Bravery, Not Antisemitism The Student Protesters Are Demonstrating Their Bravery, Not Antisemitism
The real threat to American Jews comes not from students but from the MAGA Republicans who are shouting about antisemitism the loudest.
The Past, Present, and Future of the War In Sudan The Past, Present, and Future of the War In Sudan
On this episode of American Prestige, Khalid Medani on the conflict in Sudan.
Famine as Weapon of Mass Destruction Famine as Weapon of Mass Destruction
Gaza now.Visit World Central Kitchen, International Rescue Committee, Save the Children, and Doctors Without Borders to help.
Antisemitism, Then and Now: A Guide for the Perplexed Antisemitism, Then and Now: A Guide for the Perplexed
President Biden’s remarks at the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Days of Remembrance betrayed a total misunderstanding of what antisemitism actually is—and how it must be resisted.
World Leaders
Antisemitism, Then and Now: A Guide for the Perplexed Antisemitism, Then and Now: A Guide for the Perplexed
President Biden’s remarks at the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Days of Remembrance betrayed a total misunderstanding of what antisemitism actually is—and how it must be resisted.
Local Elections in Britain Put the Labour Party’s Stance on Gaza Under the Spotlight Local Elections in Britain Put the Labour Party’s Stance on Gaza Under the Spotlight
Labour leader Keir Starmer is favored to win the UK’s general election later this year, but—as with Joe Biden—there is one word that could derail his campaign: Gaza.
The Protesters’ Call for Divestment Is Not a Technical One The Protesters’ Call for Divestment Is Not a Technical One
It is a question of will, not capacity.
Africa
The Past, Present, and Future of the War In Sudan The Past, Present, and Future of the War In Sudan
On this episode of American Prestige, Khalid Medani on the conflict in Sudan.
State of the Sahel: Niger and Chad State of the Sahel: Niger and Chad
On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion on the US withdrawals from the two African nations.
Israel and Iran, Mass Coral Bleaching, and the US Allegedly Refusing to Leave Niger Israel and Iran, Mass Coral Bleaching, and the US Allegedly Refusing to Leave Niger
On this week’s News episode of American Prestige, a look into global headlines.
Asia
Pakistani Judges Have Accused Military “Intelligence Operatives” of “Coercion or Blackmail” Pakistani Judges Have Accused Military “Intelligence Operatives” of “Coercion or Blackmail”
Six judges alleged that the Pakistan Army attempted to influence their verdicts, with now-imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan at the center of the controversy.
Meet the New Military-Industrial Complex Meet the New Military-Industrial Complex
How the Pentagon–Silicon Valley alliance is harnessing AI to defeat China in World War III.
Is India Still a Democracy? Is India Still a Democracy?
Narendra Modi has hollowed out institutions and targeted opponents, all the while sowing interethnic tensions.
Latin America
A Toxic Legacy of Mining In Peru A Toxic Legacy of Mining In Peru
Centuries of environmental exploitation in the small town have ensnared its inhabitants in a vicious cycle of displacement, irreversible health damage, and social conflict.
The Brutal Cycle of US Immigration Policy The Brutal Cycle of US Immigration Policy
In Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here, Jonathan Blitzer examines how North and Central American migration moves in two directions.
Meet Claudia Sheinbaum, Who May Be Mexico’s First Woman President Meet Claudia Sheinbaum, Who May Be Mexico’s First Woman President
The former student activist and mayor of Mexico City is poised to make history with an ambitious platform on education, clean energy, and combatting violence against women.
Middle East
The Student Protesters Are Demonstrating Their Bravery, Not Antisemitism The Student Protesters Are Demonstrating Their Bravery, Not Antisemitism
The real threat to American Jews comes not from students but from the MAGA Republicans who are shouting about antisemitism the loudest.
Antisemitism, Then and Now: A Guide for the Perplexed Antisemitism, Then and Now: A Guide for the Perplexed
President Biden’s remarks at the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Days of Remembrance betrayed a total misunderstanding of what antisemitism actually is—and how it must be resisted.
Students at Universities Across Jordan Are Protesting for Gaza Students at Universities Across Jordan Are Protesting for Gaza
For months, thousands have flooded the country’s streets in protest. But students say that the surge of encampments in America helped increase actions at Jordanian universities.
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It’s Clearer Than Ever: Israel’s War Has Failed Catastrophically It’s Clearer Than Ever: Israel’s War Has Failed Catastrophically
The invasion of Rafah is not a sign of strength. It’s a sign of desperation from a flailing government.
May 9, 2024 / Mohammad Alsaafin
Who’s Afraid of the International Criminal Court? Who’s Afraid of the International Criminal Court?
In two decades, the ICC has never indicted a Western official. But a warrant may be coming for Benjamin Netanyahu.
May 9, 2024 / Reed Brody
Rafah Is in Panic as the Israeli Invasion Begins Rafah Is in Panic as the Israeli Invasion Begins
With Israeli forces entering Gaza’s southernmost city, scenes from the Nakba are being repeated in the strip’s last refuge.
May 8, 2024 / Ruwaida Kamal Amer and Mahmoud Mushtaha
What Biden’s Holocaust Speech Ignored What Biden’s Holocaust Speech Ignored
The president’s ahistorical account of Gaza failed to acknowledge the discomfiting truth that brutalized communities can visit the same traumas on others.
May 8, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
On Student Protests and Elected Officials On Student Protests and Elected Officials
While we may not agree on everything, we must remain focused on our central goals: saving lives in Gaza, ending weapons funding for Israel, and advancing freedom for Palestinians….
May 8, 2024 / Iman Jodeh
The Mob Attack on UCLA’s Protest Encampment—Plus Israel, Hamas, and Sexual Violence The Mob Attack on UCLA’s Protest Encampment—Plus Israel, Hamas, and Sexual Violence
On this episode of Start Making Sense, David Myers comments on protest at UCLA, and Azadeh Moaveni discusses sexual violence on October 7 and after.
May 8, 2024 / Jon Wiener