Hondurans Are Fighting for a Future Against the US-Supported Dictatorship Hondurans Are Fighting for a Future Against the US-Supported Dictatorship
A new broad-based coalition including unions, professionals, students, feminists, farmers, and opposition parties is forging a sustained campaign of resistance.
Oct 8, 2019 / Laura Carlsen
Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Shook Everyone—Except Trump Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Shook Everyone—Except Trump
For Trump, outrage over the slaying of the journalist was just the cost of doing business with Saudi Arabia.
Oct 4, 2019 / Mohamad Bazzi
Hong Kong’s Mask Ban Is Just a Cover for a Police Crackdown Hong Kong’s Mask Ban Is Just a Cover for a Police Crackdown
The government is using a colonial-era law to impose Beijing’s authoritarian will.
Oct 4, 2019 / Wilfred Chan and JN
Labour’s Big Gamble on Brexit Labour’s Big Gamble on Brexit
By dodging a decision on the issue, the party has ceded political ground to the right while demoralizing some of its own ranks.
Oct 4, 2019 / Rachel Shabi
Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen? Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen?
Despite attempts to ban arms exports, European countries remain important weapons suppliers to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Oct 4, 2019 / Romain Mielcarek
Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations
Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?
Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold
The United Nations secretary general recounts the successes of the UN Climate Action Summit and the tough road ahead to ensure the survival our species.
Oct 3, 2019 / António Guterres
The Dark Side of Portugal’s Economic Success Story The Dark Side of Portugal’s Economic Success Story
The country’s left-wing coalition has prioritized private investment and economic growth over public services such as housing, education, and forest fire prevention.
Oct 3, 2019 / Mickaël Correia
Trump Is High on His Own Supply Trump Is High on His Own Supply
Ukrainegate proves that the paranoid style of politics is alive and well—and spreading through the executive branch.
Oct 2, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Hong Kong’s Lost Generation Hong Kong’s Lost Generation
What does it mean to grow up fighting a superpower?
Oct 2, 2019 / Benjamin Haas