Regions and Countries

Armenian Revolution

Armenia’s Revolution: A Flickering Light in a Darkening Europe Armenia’s Revolution: A Flickering Light in a Darkening Europe

This is the first insurrection in a post-Soviet state that legitimately boiled up from the streets, free of influence from outside forces.

Dec 7, 2018 / Marc Cooper

Yellow Vest Peaceful Protest

What’s Really Behind France’s Yellow Vest Protest? What’s Really Behind France’s Yellow Vest Protest?

It’s not just about the fuel tax; it’s about anger at ever-increasing burdens on the working class.

Dec 7, 2018 / Cole Stangler

Moon Kim

After More Than 6 Decades, It’s Time to End the Korean War After More Than 6 Decades, It’s Time to End the Korean War

A joint statement of US civil-society groups in support of the current peace process in Korea.

Dec 6, 2018 / Korea Peace Network and Peace Treaty Now Network

People's Vote Sadiq Khan

Britain May Be Headed for a Constitutional Crisis Over Brexit Britain May Be Headed for a Constitutional Crisis Over Brexit

The issue has jammed up the nation’s politics, consumed it—and broken it. Does Labour have a solution?

Dec 6, 2018 / Rachel Shabi

Gaza teargas

We Shouldn’t Lie to Ourselves: Nonviolent Resistance Is Alive and Powerful in Gaza We Shouldn’t Lie to Ourselves: Nonviolent Resistance Is Alive and Powerful in Gaza

It’s time for the international community to recognize and support it.

Dec 6, 2018 / Muhammad Shehada

Yemen airstrike

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

Spread the word, call your senators, and help refugees in your community.

Dec 6, 2018 / NationAction

NATO exercise

New Cold War Dangers New Cold War Dangers

The Russian-Ukrainian military conflict in the Kerch Strait illustrates again how this Cold War is more dangerous that was its predecessor.

Dec 5, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Iranian flag

The Trump Administration Rattles the Saber at Iran The Trump Administration Rattles the Saber at Iran

A Q&A with Dr. Trita Parsi, author of Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy.

Dec 5, 2018 / James Carden

marc-lamont-hill

The Harsh and Unjust Punishment of Marc Lamont Hill The Harsh and Unjust Punishment of Marc Lamont Hill

The attacks on the professor are a threat to academic freedom and the criticism of Israeli human-rights abuses.

Dec 4, 2018 / David Palumbo-Liu

Kenya Mobile Cash Industry

Kenya’s Growth Doesn’t Help All Kenyans Kenya’s Growth Doesn’t Help All Kenyans

Despite government aims to make the country Africa’s “digital hub,” the economy remains unequal and unproductive.

Dec 4, 2018 / Sabine Cessou

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