World Leaders

US President Donald Trump’s sidekick JD Vance attends a campaign rally in Budapest on April 7, 2026, for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who would be crushed in the election some days later.

The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe’s Far Right The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe’s Far Right


Viewing an alliance with Trumpist America as a liability.

Apr 20, 2026 / Harrison Stetler

Lessons of the Bay of Pigs

Lessons of the Bay of Pigs Lessons of the Bay of Pigs

The infamous paramilitary assault remains a cautionary Cold War history.

Apr 17, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US Vice President JD Vance at a campaign rally for the prime minister in Budapest, Hungary, on April 7, 2026.

Trump’s Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water Trump’s Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water

Viktor Orbán’s defeat is just the latest example of the administration’s European ambitions’ being stymied.

Apr 17, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

Pope Leo XIV, during his flight to Algeria on April 13, 2026, responds to questions regarding President Donald Trump's recent statements.

Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo Trump’s Deranged, One-Way Feud With Pope Leo

He’s finally met someone he can’t bully.

Apr 13, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Right-wing populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts as he speaks to voters at an election campaign rally in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, on April 10, 2026, two days before parliamentary elections, in which he suffered a crushing defeat.

Orbán Is a Loser Orbán Is a Loser

Hungary shows how to beat an autocrat at the ballot box.

Apr 13, 2026 / Paul Hockenos

A state ambulance leaves the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.

The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare The Deadly Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare

My mother miraculously survived a series of health scares—but she barely survived our country’s hospitals.

Apr 11, 2026 / Gazelle Mba

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Snack.

Apr 7, 2026 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

Trump vs. Peace

Trump vs. Peace Trump vs. Peace

From peace candidate to war president.

Apr 6, 2026 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Karma Meets Dogma

Karma Meets Dogma Karma Meets Dogma

Willie and Joe.

Apr 3, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts while visiting the area destroyed by an Iranian ballistic missile in Dimona, Israel, on March 22, 2026.

The Folly of Netanyahu’s War Against Iran The Folly of Netanyahu’s War Against Iran

A minority view from Tel Aviv.

Apr 3, 2026 / Hillel Schenker

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