The Colonial Takeover of Venezuela Begins with Corporate Investment The Colonial Takeover of Venezuela Begins with Corporate Investment
The spectacle of Nicolás Maduro’s capture has drawn attention away from the quieter imposition of systems and power networks that constitute colonial rule.
Jan 15, 2026 / Hope Dancy
Trump’s Predatory Danger to Latin America Trump’s Predatory Danger to Latin America
The United States is now a superpower predator on the prowl in its “backyard.”
Jan 13, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh
Europe Signs Up for More Humiliation by Trump Europe Signs Up for More Humiliation by Trump
As the post–Cold War order cracks up, the fault lines don’t just run through the Atlantic, but Europe itself.
Jan 9, 2026 / David Broder
European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism
NATO allies don’t want to confront Trump’s aggression. But they may ultimately not have a choice.
Jan 9, 2026 / Jeet Heer
D as in Donald and Decline D as in Donald and Decline
Living (dying?) with Donald Trump.
Jan 8, 2026 / Tom Engelhardt
Jews for a Free Palestine Jews for a Free Palestine
Being anti-genocide isn’t antisemitic.
Jan 8, 2026 / OppArt / Nicole Schulman
The US Is a Violent Petro-State The US Is a Violent Petro-State
Trump’s attack on Venezuela illustrates fossil fuels’ many perils.
Jan 8, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard
Trump's Mogul-First Model of Diplomacy Trump's Mogul-First Model of Diplomacy
The pundits straining to seek coherence in the new interventionist “Donroe doctrine” would do well to look back to Trump’s roots in New York real estate
Jan 7, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers