What’s Behind the Calls for “Democracy” in Israel? What’s Behind the Calls for “Democracy” in Israel?
Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in the last few weeks to rally against the Israeli government's plans for so-called judicial reform.
Feb 24, 2023 / Meron Rapoport and Oren Ziv
Biden Should Reverse Trump’s Designation of Cuba as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” Biden Should Reverse Trump’s Designation of Cuba as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”
That’s the first step of many he can take toward normalizing US/Cuban relations.
Feb 24, 2023 / Guillaume Long
Chile’s Battle for Memory: A Report From the Latest Front Chile’s Battle for Memory: A Report From the Latest Front
The fight over a memorial to my friend Carlos Berger and other victims of the Caravan of Death reveals that there are still many in Chile who resist the lessons of our country’s tr...
Feb 22, 2023 / Ariel Dorfman
Congress Girds for War With China Congress Girds for War With China
Pushing us to the brink.
Feb 21, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
Jimmy Carter Is Our Greatest Former President Jimmy Carter Is Our Greatest Former President
Carter taught us how to live a life for others, and, as he approaches his end, he is teaching us how to die with grace.
Feb 20, 2023 / James Zogby
Israel Is Destroying the Fantasies of Liberal Zionism Israel Is Destroying the Fantasies of Liberal Zionism
Israeli apartheid is more obvious than ever, and liberal supporters of Zionism are being confronted with a reality that they have tried for so long to deny.
Feb 20, 2023 / Saree Makdisi
Erdoğan Can’t Hide Any Longer Erdoğan Can’t Hide Any Longer
In Turkey, millions of people are suffering from a natural disaster without timely government aid. Meanwhile, Erdogan is planning for his next election.
Feb 17, 2023 / Ece Temelkuran
The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance The Ukraine War and Loss of Nuance
On the complexities and contradictions of history.
Feb 16, 2023 / Ronald Grigor Suny
Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check Supporting Ukraine—Without Writing a Blank Check
Navigating between solidarity and recklessness.
Feb 16, 2023 / Gilbert Achcar
The Biden Stop on Lula’s World Tour The Biden Stop on Lula’s World Tour
Lula spent 48 hours in Washington, D.C. Next up: China. Lula is traveling the globe, trying to restore Brazil’s reputation as a country that can collaborate with almost anyone.
Feb 15, 2023 / Andre Pagliarini