World

McCarthy Hearing

Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War

McCarthyism was a characteristic feature of the preceding Cold War, but now it is coming from liberals, even from the Clinton campaign.

Jul 27, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II

The world may be in turmoil, but the American arms industry is cashing in.

Jul 26, 2016 / William D. Hartung

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout. 

Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Vitaly Mutko Russian Doping

The Problem With the International Olympic Committee’s Decision on Russia The Problem With the International Olympic Committee’s Decision on Russia

The problem isn't Russian doping. It's the absence of any moral authority in the IOC.

Jul 25, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

The World We’re Giving to Future Generations

The World We’re Giving to Future Generations The World We’re Giving to Future Generations

New strains of the global destabilization have taken ahold and we are continuing to damage the future in ways hard to assess.

Jul 25, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Donald Trump nomination

There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump

Trump’s “Midnight in America” speech at the Republican National Convention could’ve been lifted directly from the Puritans.

Jul 22, 2016 / Greg Grandin

World Vigil

What Happens When Violence Is an Everyday Occurrence What Happens When Violence Is an Everyday Occurrence

Recent horrific incidents are a consequence of the weakening of social inhibition against the use of violence.

Jul 21, 2016 / Mary Kaldor

Geert Wilders at the RNC

Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump

Making the rounds at the Republican National Convention, the virulent critic of Islam embraces the Republican nominee’s message and candidacy.

Jul 20, 2016 / John Nichols

Gazan Man Holding Flag

The Real Reason Israel Attacks Gaza The Real Reason Israel Attacks Gaza

Gaza in Context argues that Israel’s repeated onslaughts are not aimed at Hamas or the coastal enclave. They’re aimed at Palestine.

Jul 20, 2016 / Noura Erakat

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