The Gaza Protests Were a Mask-Off Moment for American Universities The Gaza Protests Were a Mask-Off Moment for American Universities
The brutal crackdown on the divestment encampments exposed a stark truth: The modern university cannot function without the support of the military-industrial complex.
May 29, 2024 / Harry Zehner
In the Face of Broad Disillusionment, the ANC Makes a Big Push to Gain Majority Support in South Africa’s Election In the Face of Broad Disillusionment, the ANC Makes a Big Push to Gain Majority Support in South Africa’s Election
For the first time since the end of apartheid, the party may be forced into a coalition government. Decades of broken promises have left many former supporters disillusioned.
May 29, 2024 / Louis Freedberg
Does Putin Want to End the War in Ukraine? Does Putin Want to End the War in Ukraine?
It’s time to find out.
May 29, 2024 / Stephen Crowley
Britain’s Early General Election Will Be Far From Plain Sailing for Labour Britain’s Early General Election Will Be Far From Plain Sailing for Labour
“Stability is change” was the Labour Party’s anodyne slogan after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called an election for July 4 last week, but voices for real change won’t go quietly.
May 29, 2024 / Steve Howell
Saudi Arabia’s September 11 Connection and the Contradictions of American Foreign Policy Saudi Arabia’s September 11 Connection and the Contradictions of American Foreign Policy
How the state that aided terrorism on US soil has become an indispensable ally that the Biden administration is determined to placate at all costs.
May 29, 2024 / Jeet Heer
In Maria Ressa’s Philippines In Maria Ressa’s Philippines
The Nobel Prize–winning journalist's memoir offers a portrait of a country's struggles to battle the forces of populism and social media.
May 29, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Noah Flora
Gaza Protest and Free Speech, Plus Biden’s Haiti Gala Gaza Protest and Free Speech, Plus Biden’s Haiti Gala
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Ben Wizner on campus arrests, and Amy Wilentz on the White House state dinner.
May 29, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Origins of American Empire in the Asia-Pacific Region Origins of American Empire in the Asia-Pacific Region
On this episode of American Prestige, Stuart Rollo discusses the US’s imperial evolution alongside China’s parallel trajectory.
May 28, 2024 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner