Rather Than Russia, America Should Fear Itself Rather Than Russia, America Should Fear Itself
Like the Soviet Union, it is now defined by surveillance, militarism, and shadow government.
Jun 6, 2017 / William J. Astore
The Way Forward in France The Way Forward in France
This week’s legislative elections offer an opportunity to steer President Emmanuel Macron in the direction of justice and away from a moneyed autocracy.
Jun 5, 2017 / Jesse McCarthy
Trump’s Handling of North Korea Is Going to Lead Us Straight Into Nuclear Disaster Trump’s Handling of North Korea Is Going to Lead Us Straight Into Nuclear Disaster
Public strong-arming isn’t the key to de-escalating confrontation—it’s the key to igniting it.
Jun 5, 2017 / Rajan Menon
How Israel’s Occupation Shifted From a Politics of Life to a Politics of Death How Israel’s Occupation Shifted From a Politics of Life to a Politics of Death
Palestinian life has become increasingly expendable in Israel’s eyes.
Jun 5, 2017 / Neve Gordon
After a Terrorist Attack, Spain Rejected Its Hawks. Will Britain? After a Terrorist Attack, Spain Rejected Its Hawks. Will Britain?
Spanish voters turned against the incumbent conservative party after the 2004 Madrid bombings.
Jun 5, 2017 / Sam Husseini
The Historians’ War Over the Six-Day War The Historians’ War Over the Six-Day War
Ever since 1967, writers have been debating the conflict.
Jun 5, 2017 / Guy Laron
The Israeli-American Hammer-Lock on Palestine The Israeli-American Hammer-Lock on Palestine
Israel’s occupation is only made possible by unquestioning US support—but a day of reckoning is on the way.
Jun 5, 2017 / Rashid Khalidi
The Persistence of Palestinian Memory The Persistence of Palestinian Memory
Growing up under occupation was like living in a war zone, where people were punished for wanting dignity and freedom.
Jun 5, 2017 / Ibtisam Barakat
Post-Partisan Wunderkind Post-Partisan Wunderkind
What does the ascent of Sebastian Kurz say about the Austrian political landscape, and the state of European parties in general?
Jun 5, 2017 / Paweł Marczewski
Could Labour’s Corbyn Actually Win the British Elections? Could Labour’s Corbyn Actually Win the British Elections?
Theresa May seems to shrink by the day, with her lead now in the single digits, while Corbyn has found his voice.
Jun 2, 2017 / Maria Margaronis