World
The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare
My mother miraculously survived a series of health scares—but she barely survived our country’s hospitals.
The United States Is Now an Apocalyptic Terror State The United States Is Now an Apocalyptic Terror State
With his genocidal threats against Iran, Trump has shown the world that he is a terrorist—one with a nuclear arsenal.
We Have 2 Weeks to Stop Trump From Committing New Atrocities We Have 2 Weeks to Stop Trump From Committing New Atrocities
It is up to the American people, and our elected representatives, to use every legal means available—from impeachment to protest.
World Leaders
The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare
My mother miraculously survived a series of health scares—but she barely survived our country’s hospitals.
The Folly of Netanyahu’s War Against Iran The Folly of Netanyahu’s War Against Iran
A minority view from Tel Aviv.
Africa
The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare
My mother miraculously survived a series of health scares—but she barely survived our country’s hospitals.
The Global Politics of Kwame Nkrumah The Global Politics of Kwame Nkrumah
Through Nkrumah’s story, Howard French charts the history of African decolonization and the American civil rights movement.
The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries The Ghosts of Colonialism Haunt Our Batteries
With its cobalt and lithium mines, Congo is powering an energy revolution. It contains both the worst horrors of modern metal extraction—and the seeds of a more moral economics.
Asia
Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It? Democrats Have a Chance to Offer a Smarter China Policy. Will They Take It?
It’s time to pursue a more pragmatic strategy—one that prioritizes domestic strength, targeted competition, and continued engagement.
A Sweeping Victory for Gen Z in Nepal—but Not Yet a “Revolution” A Sweeping Victory for Gen Z in Nepal—but Not Yet a “Revolution”
Nepal’s “Gen Z revolution” achieved historic and unexpected electoral success—but transformational change remains elusive.
JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus
The vice president’s trip adds fuel to regional fires.
Latin America
Solidarity Under Siege Solidarity Under Siege
Humanitarian aid convoy members returning from Cuba stopped, searched, and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection officers.
Dispatch From Cuba Dispatch From Cuba
The Nuestra América Convoy delivers humanitarian aid as US sanctions deepen a humanitarian crisis.
Trump’s Plan for “Taking” Cuba Trump’s Plan for “Taking” Cuba
“I can do anything I want with it,” the president says. Can he?
Middle East
Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran
Party leaders have been doing everything in their power to avoid confronting the US-Israeli war in any meaningful way.
This Madman Is Pulling Us to the Brink of Armageddon This Madman Is Pulling Us to the Brink of Armageddon
Trump’s genocidal threat against Iran is one of the most vile and dangerous things an American president has ever done.
How the Saudis Keep Sidestepping a Costly Role in the Iran War How the Saudis Keep Sidestepping a Costly Role in the Iran War
The brutal Gulf monarchy has been cheerleading Trump’s insane war off-stage but won’t commit to any direct role in the conflict
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