3 Minutes Until We All Die 3 Minutes Until We All Die
The scientists at the Doomsday Clock say that failed political leadership on climate change and nuclear weapons endangers “every person on earth.”
Jan 23, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
Bibi Netanyahu Has Set a New Record for Chutzpah Bibi Netanyahu Has Set a New Record for Chutzpah
With his latest crass interference in US politics, he may have dug a deep hole for himself—and for America’s Israel lobby.
Jan 23, 2015 / M.J. Rosenberg
The French Fry Fox The French Fry Fox
Who are the surrender monkeys now?
Jan 23, 2015 / Leslie Savan
Cambodia’s Garment Workers Aren’t Backing Down Cambodia’s Garment Workers Aren’t Backing Down
Amid management intimidation, police violence and government disinterest, the movement is still pushing for better working conditions and fair compensation.
Jan 23, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Haiti’s Political Earthquake Haiti’s Political Earthquake
Five years after the devastating earthquake, has Haiti fallen into de facto dictatorship?
Jan 22, 2015 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Ukraine Is in a Fog of War Ukraine Is in a Fog of War
Stephen Cohen on continued conflict in Ukraine.
Jan 22, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering
No matter who wins the presidency, we can count on the re-election of two words: “more war.”
Jan 22, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt
France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism
Poverty in France’s Muslim communities should elicit public dismay, and not just because it’s among the factors that may have motivated Charlie Hebdo’s attackers.
Jan 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions? Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions?
The international community pledged enough aid to give every Haitian a check for $1,000. The money went elsewhere.
Jan 21, 2015 / Jake Johnston
The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions
President Obama’s speech was a mixed bag for progressives on foreign policy.
Jan 21, 2015 / Ali Gharib