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Will the UN’s New Development Goals Downplay the Need for Gender Equality?

Will the UN’s New Development Goals Downplay the Need for Gender Equality? Will the UN’s New Development Goals Downplay the Need for Gender Equality?

Women’s reproductive rights are at risk of being de-emphasized as UN member nations draft the Sustainable Development Goals.

Oct 6, 2014 / Barbara Crossette

Is Israel Guilty of Genocide in Its Assault on Gaza?

Is Israel Guilty of Genocide in Its Assault on Gaza? Is Israel Guilty of Genocide in Its Assault on Gaza?

The Russell Tribunal on Palestine, inspired by the 1967 inquiry into American war crimes in Vietnam, examined the case.

Oct 6, 2014 / Richard Falk

Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia?

Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia? Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia?

There could soon be a trade alliance between Beijing, Moscow and Berlin—but you wouldn’t know it from the triumphal tone in Washington.

Oct 6, 2014 / Pepe Escobar

Can Hong Kong’s Protesters Keep Momentum on Their Side?

Can Hong Kong’s Protesters Keep Momentum on Their Side? Can Hong Kong’s Protesters Keep Momentum on Their Side?

After Friday’s violent clashes, the greatest conflict facing the movement may come from within.

Oct 3, 2014 / Elaine Yu

Everything in Ukraine Hinges on the Parliamentary Elections This Month

Everything in Ukraine Hinges on the Parliamentary Elections This Month Everything in Ukraine Hinges on the Parliamentary Elections This Month

Ukraine’s president is angling to get his new political party a majority of seats in Parliament later this month.

Oct 3, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

At Least 2,500 Migrants Have Died Trying to Reach Europe This Year

At Least 2,500 Migrants Have Died Trying to Reach Europe This Year At Least 2,500 Migrants Have Died Trying to Reach Europe This Year

In the face of Europe's reinforced borders and continued neglect, thousands of refugees are drowning at sea.

Oct 3, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Here’s Everything Wrong With the White House’s War on the Islamic State

Here’s Everything Wrong With the White House’s War on the Islamic State Here’s Everything Wrong With the White House’s War on the Islamic State

The Obama administration’s war plans in Iraq and Syria are illegal, ill-conceived and destined to fail. Here’s what the US—and you—can do instead.

Oct 2, 2014 / Peter Certo and Foreign Policy In Focus

10,000 Workers Strike in Support of Hong Kong’s Protests

10,000 Workers Strike in Support of Hong Kong’s Protests 10,000 Workers Strike in Support of Hong Kong’s Protests

Can the protests go beyond calls for greater electoral transparency, to embrace a truly social democratic agenda?

Oct 1, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves

Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves Bangladeshi Workers Organize to Protect Their Most Valuable Export: Themselves

Migrant domestic workers from Bangladesh enjoy little protection from their government, but they’re not alone.

Oct 1, 2014 / Tiffany Williams and Foreign Policy In Focus

The Coalition Against ISIS The Coalition Against ISIS

The White House talks of burden-shifting, But guess who’ll do the heavy lifting? If bombs won’t turn this thing around, Whose boots will those be on the ground?

Oct 1, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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