Tony Karon

Tony Karon is the editorial lead of Al Jazeera’s AJ+, a former senior editor at Time magazine, and was an activist in the anti-apartheid liberation movement in his native South Africa.

Israel Is Losing this War Israel Is Losing this War

Despite the violence it has unleashed on Palestinians, Israel is failing to achieve its political goals.

Dec 8, 2023 / Tony Karon and Daniel Levy

Argentina wins the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi celebrates with his team.

What Qatar’s World Cup Tells Us About the World in 2022 What Qatar’s World Cup Tells Us About the World in 2022

The soccer tournament offered signs that billions of people no longer think the United States and its entourage run the world.

Dec 21, 2022 / Tony Karon and Daniel Levy

Mike Pompeo Iran

Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War

In response to devastating US sanctions, Iran is choosing confrontation over surrender.

Jul 25, 2019 / Tony Karon

Two Minutes to Midnight? Two Minutes to Midnight?

Cutting through the media's bogus bomb-Iran debate.

Aug 24, 2010 / Tony Karon