Regions and Countries

‘Gifts of Thought to Europe From an Intimate Stranger’

‘Gifts of Thought to Europe From an Intimate Stranger’ ‘Gifts of Thought to Europe From an Intimate Stranger’

A brilliant exhibit in London uses archival fragments to tell a story of violence and creation.

Jan 7, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Yasmine Seale

Ukrainian national flag

World Disorder in the New Year World Disorder in the New Year

Civil, terrorist, and trade wars are now destabilizing the international order, abetted by the US-Russian Cold War.

Jan 6, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Why the Saudi-Iranian Cold War Is Heating Up

Why the Saudi-Iranian Cold War Is Heating Up Why the Saudi-Iranian Cold War Is Heating Up

It’s not a religious struggle—though both sides deploy sectarianism as a recruiting tool.

Jan 6, 2016 / Juan Cole

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian officials.

Uncle Sam Got a Shiny New Propaganda Bullhorn for Christmas Uncle Sam Got a Shiny New Propaganda Bullhorn for Christmas

A new partnership is turning Radio Free Europe into an anti-Russia propaganda machine.

Jan 6, 2016 / James Carden

Brazil MTST march

A Conversation With Guilherme Boulos, Leader of Brazil’s Homeless Workers’ Movement A Conversation With Guilherme Boulos, Leader of Brazil’s Homeless Workers’ Movement

“Brazil is now a machine that creates homelessness.”

Jan 5, 2016 / Andy Robinson

Brazil PT protest

Can Brazil’s Workers’ Party Survive? Can Brazil’s Workers’ Party Survive?

President Dilma Rousseff is facing an impeachment drive, a tanking economy—and grassroots party activists furious at her austerity policies and pro-corporate development strategy.

Jan 5, 2016 / Andy Robinson

Titan II ICBM

Why ISIS Is the Minor Leagues of Terror Why ISIS Is the Minor Leagues of Terror

Putting threats into perspective for 2016.

Jan 5, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Where to Invade Next

Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again Michael Moore Has a Plan to Make America Great Again

A necessary antidote to buffoonery and cynicism.

Jan 4, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Happy New Year. You’re Deported.

Happy New Year. You’re Deported. Happy New Year. You’re Deported.

The Obama administration targets the renewed flow of Central American refugees with new raids—and Donald Trump takes the credit.

Dec 30, 2015 / Julianne Hing

December 26, 1991: The Soviet Union Dissolves

December 26, 1991: The Soviet Union Dissolves December 26, 1991: The Soviet Union Dissolves

“However cruelly it developed, the union of peoples from Minsk to Vladivostok had the potential to improve the lives and realize the dreams of millions.”

Dec 26, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

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