World

Vitaly Mutko Russian Doping

The Problem With the International Olympic Committee’s Decision on Russia The Problem With the International Olympic Committee’s Decision on Russia

The problem isn't Russian doping. It's the absence of any moral authority in the IOC.

Jul 25, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

The World We’re Giving to Future Generations

The World We’re Giving to Future Generations The World We’re Giving to Future Generations

New strains of the global destabilization have taken ahold and we are continuing to damage the future in ways hard to assess.

Jul 25, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Donald Trump nomination

There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump

Trump’s “Midnight in America” speech at the Republican National Convention could’ve been lifted directly from the Puritans.

Jul 22, 2016 / Greg Grandin

World Vigil

What Happens When Violence Is an Everyday Occurrence What Happens When Violence Is an Everyday Occurrence

Recent horrific incidents are a consequence of the weakening of social inhibition against the use of violence.

Jul 21, 2016 / Mary Kaldor

Geert Wilders at the RNC

Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump Why Dutch Far-Right Extremist Geert Wilders Has Come to Cleveland to Cheer On Donald Trump

Making the rounds at the Republican National Convention, the virulent critic of Islam embraces the Republican nominee’s message and candidacy.

Jul 20, 2016 / John Nichols

Gazan Man Holding Flag

The Real Reason Israel Attacks Gaza The Real Reason Israel Attacks Gaza

Gaza in Context argues that Israel’s repeated onslaughts are not aimed at Hamas or the coastal enclave. They’re aimed at Palestine.

Jul 20, 2016 / Noura Erakat

Turkey_protest

Why Turkey’s Coup Failed Why Turkey’s Coup Failed

The attempted coup challenged Erdoğan’s grip on power. Will he now grasp it more tightly or pivot towards some reform?

Jul 20, 2016 / Deniz Aribogan

Kerry, Lavrov, de Mistura at talks in Munich

The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia

Events from Turkey, Washington, Moscow, and Syria to Cleveland affect the Obama-Putin attempted rapprochement.

Jul 20, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Monsanto Roundup

If You Want to Market a Dangerous Pesticide Without Regulation, Go to the European Union If You Want to Market a Dangerous Pesticide Without Regulation, Go to the European Union

The EU continues to extend glyphosate’s license, even after the World Health Organization concluded it was “probably a carcinogen.”

Jul 20, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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