World Leaders

France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine “Le Téméraire” during his visit to the Nuclear Submarine Navy Base of Ile Longue in Crozon, northwestern France, on March 2, 2026.

Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race? Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race?

As the global arms control regime collapses, France plans to expand and Europeanize its nuclear arsenal.

Mar 17, 2026 / Harrison Stetler

Avi Lewis

Canada’s Left Is in Crisis. Can Avi Lewis Revive It? Canada’s Left Is in Crisis. Can Avi Lewis Revive It?

As Mark Carney’s deceptive centrism pushes the country to the right, Avi Lewis offers a compelling alternative.

Mar 16, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Anti-war demonstrators gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC, to protest the US and Israeli bombardment of Iran on February 28, 2026.

Why Is There No Anti-War Movement? Why Is There No Anti-War Movement?

Exploring what might help us move to start building one.

Mar 16, 2026 / Eric Blanc

Donald Trump leaves after speaking to reporters during a news conference at Trump National Doral Miami on March 9, 2026, in Doral, Florida.

The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America

Trump’s reckless and unnecessary conflict is hurting allies as well as foes.

Mar 13, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie Jackass: The Movie

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Mar 13, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin, during his appearance at the 107th Congress of Mayors of France in Paris on November 19, 2025.

“We’re Not Calling Things What They Are” “We’re Not Calling Things What They Are”

Years after leading opposition to the US war in Iraq, France’s Dominique de Villepin speaks out against another illegal war in the Middle East and Europe’s timid response.

Mar 13, 2026 / Cole Stangler

Motorcyclist and passenger riding in the streets of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, on February 27, 2025. Although gang violence is omnipresent in the capital, daily life continues as usual.

Haiti Doesn’t Need War. It Needs Peace. Haiti Doesn’t Need War. It Needs Peace.

As Haiti confronts deepening violence and political collapse, calls for military intervention risk repeating a long history of foreign policies that have destabilized the country....

Mar 13, 2026 / Jake Johnston

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez articulates her vision of an anti authoritarian

Trump’s War in Iran Opens a Foreign Policy Debate Democrats Can No Longer Avoid Trump’s War in Iran Opens a Foreign Policy Debate Democrats Can No Longer Avoid

The war is forcing Democrats to confront a question they have long deferred: whether the party can offer a coherent anti-war alternative to Washington’s foreign policy consensus.

Mar 12, 2026 / Blaise Malley

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich listen to a speech given by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on February 25, 2026.

How the Israeli Tail Wags the American Dog How the Israeli Tail Wags the American Dog

The US attack on Iran may be less about American security than about the priorities of Israel’s government.

Mar 12, 2026 / Eli Clifton and Ian S. Lustick

Trump’s Terrifying Tariff Tricks

Trump’s Terrifying Tariff Tricks Trump’s Terrifying Tariff Tricks

COTUS says sorry… no.

Mar 11, 2026 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

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