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Kwame Nkrumah statue

The Insufficiency of Pan-Africanism as We Know It The Insufficiency of Pan-Africanism as We Know It

The fact that many people identify, however loosely, with being African doesn’t replace the need for the services that only a government can provide.

Jul 7, 2016 / Anakwa Dwamena

NATO exercise

The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia

Massive military exercises and a troop buildup on NATO’s eastern flank reflect a dangerous new strategy.

Jul 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare

Brazil Police Protest in Rio Airport

Rio’s Police Say ‘Welcome To Hell’ Rio’s Police Say ‘Welcome To Hell’

The Olympics are providing police with an opportunity to push for higher wages. Yet their violence in poor communities goes undiscussed.

Jul 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Trump in Raleigh

Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context

Behind Trump’s comments are 100 years of American-backed dictatorships.

Jul 6, 2016 / Greg Grandin

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism

Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.

Jul 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy

Ankara has already patched up relations with Israel and Russia—and Washington could be next.

Jul 6, 2016 / Juan Cole

A New Deal With Cuba

Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba

A common sentiment about the country’s development shows that some Americans see the island as a tropical Cold War museum.

Jul 6, 2016 / Feature / Andrés S. Pertierra

General David Petraeus retirement

The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension The General Who Lost 2 Wars, Leaked Classified Information to His Lover—and Retired With a $220,000 Pension

Why hasn’t David Petraeus faced the same career-ending consequences as other leakers?

Jul 5, 2016 / Nick Turse

Putin 2016

The Media’s Incessant Barrage of Evidence-Free Accusations Against Russia The Media’s Incessant Barrage of Evidence-Free Accusations Against Russia

In one month, its government has been accused of hacking the DNC, orchestrating the Brexit, tacitly supporting Trump, and more.

Jul 5, 2016 / James Carden

This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement.

This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement. This Airbnb Cottage Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Spacious.’ It’s Also in an Israeli Settlement.

Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. So why does Airbnb offer listings in them?

Jul 5, 2016 / Issa Amro

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