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Cuba Finally Embraces Solar Cuba Finally Embraces Solar

China to the rescue—as the US imposes more sanctions.

Marc Frank

The Climate Costs of Occupation The Climate Costs of Occupation

As Israel expands its settlements in the West Bank, it has destroyed forests and boosted CO2 emissions.

Haitham Al-Sharif

Henri Bergson’s Restless World Henri Bergson’s Restless World

On this episode of American Prestige, Emily Herring on her new book.

American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

World Leaders

Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegates meet for Ukraine-Russia peace talks on May 16, 2025, at the office of the Turkish president in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.

Why US Engagement Is Essential in Setting Terms for Peace in Ukraine Why US Engagement Is Essential in Setting Terms for Peace in Ukraine

The Russian and Ukrainian positions are far apart, and absent US sticks and carrots, there seems little prospect they will come together.

Anatol Lieven

A horse-drawn carriage passes a photovoltaic park in Yaguaramas, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, where hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels.

Cuba Finally Embraces Solar Cuba Finally Embraces Solar

China to the rescue—as the US imposes more sanctions.

Marc Frank

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter

The president’s much-touted foreign policy shake-up is blighted by continued support for genocide.

Jeet Heer

Africa

Afrikaners from South Africa arrive, Monday, May 12, 2025, at Dulles International Airport

The Real Reason Those White South Africans Are Here The Real Reason Those White South Africans Are Here

Hint: It’s not because they’re actually being persecuted.

Kali Holloway

Employees and supporters protest outside the headquarters for United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on Monday, February 3, 2025, after Elon Musk posted on social media that he and President Donald Trump would shut down the agency.

Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Knows. Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Knows.

USAID programs demonstrate a moral commitment that Americans today urgently need to preserve, not destroy.

Arnold Isaacs

South African farmer Tewie Wessels addresses a group of white South Africans supporting US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk during a demonstration in Pretoria, on February 15, 2025.

Why Trump Is Threatened by South Africa Why Trump Is Threatened by South Africa

The country’s Constitution gives its citizens more than a right to the pursuit of happiness. But attempts to redeem that commitment to justice have enraged American reactionaries….

Susan Neiman

Asia

A horse-drawn carriage passes a photovoltaic park in Yaguaramas, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, where hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels.

Cuba Finally Embraces Solar Cuba Finally Embraces Solar

China to the rescue—as the US imposes more sanctions.

Marc Frank

Senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force address the nation, revealing details of Operation Sindoor during a press conference on May 11.

Do Not Forget That India and Pakistan Could Still End Up in a Nuclear War Do Not Forget That India and Pakistan Could Still End Up in a Nuclear War

May 13, 2025 Do Not Forget That India and Pakistan Could Still End Up in a Nuclear War Even after a ceasefire, the standoff over Kashmir risks escalating into something far worse i…

Wolf Hertzberg

Pakistanis flash victory signs as they celebrate after the ceasefire between Pakistan and India on May 10, 2025.

India’s Attack on Pakistan Was a Strategic Flop India’s Attack on Pakistan Was a Strategic Flop

It was a conflict with no winners. But in the end, India lost.

Hasan Ali

Latin America

A horse-drawn carriage passes a photovoltaic park in Yaguaramas, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, where hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels.

Cuba Finally Embraces Solar Cuba Finally Embraces Solar

China to the rescue—as the US imposes more sanctions.

Marc Frank

A row of police stands across a street. A car in front of them is on fire.

The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina—and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina—and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past

Javier Milei’s right-wing government is racking up new debt with the IMF. It’s part of a vicious cycle the country seems unable to break.

Jacob Sugarman

The crew of “Missing” arriving for the screening at the 35th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 1982.

Chile in Our Hearts Chile in Our Hearts

John Dinges’s revisionist account of Missing.

Steven Volk

Middle East

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The Climate Costs of Occupation The Climate Costs of Occupation

As Israel expands its settlements in the West Bank, it has destroyed forests and boosted CO2 emissions.

Haitham Al-Sharif

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter Trump’s “Golden Age” Means No End to Palestinian Slaughter

The president’s much-touted foreign policy shake-up is blighted by continued support for genocide.

Jeet Heer

Phish Food for Fascists

Phish Food for Fascists Phish Food for Fascists

What the hell is this?

Steve Brodner

Latest in World

Altadena, California, after the January 2025 fires.

How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires? How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?

In the aftermath of this year’s catastrophic fires, architects and urban planners begin to consider how to rebuild.

May 19, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs

The Return of the Nuclear Threat

The Return of the Nuclear Threat The Return of the Nuclear Threat

While most of the world looked away, a new nuclear arms race has broken out between the US, Russia, and China, raising the risk of nuclear confrontation to the highest in decades….

May 19, 2025 / Feature / Jimmy Tobias

President Donald J. Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan, the official workplace of the emir, on May 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar.

The Perils and Promise of Trump’s Middle East Gamble The Perils and Promise of Trump’s Middle East Gamble

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Trita Parsi on a president who wants to make bold deals.

May 18, 2025 / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump attends the US-UAE Business Council in the capital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on May 16, 2025.

Trump’s Gulf Tour & Deals, Gaza Updates, US Habeas Corpus Trump’s Gulf Tour & Deals, Gaza Updates, US Habeas Corpus

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

May 16, 2025 / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Reaping what they sowed: Biden and Harris at Trump’s inauguration.

The Biden Scandal Goes Well Beyond the Aging Cover-Up The Biden Scandal Goes Well Beyond the Aging Cover-Up

The former president’s stubbornness and narcissism led to disastrous Trump victory.

May 16, 2025 / Jeet Heer

The motorcade of President Donald Trump is parked next to an almost 13-year-old Qatari Boeing 747 on the tarmac of Palm Beach International airport on February 15, 2025.

Republicans Should Be Angrier Than Anyone About Trump’s New Plane Republicans Should Be Angrier Than Anyone About Trump’s New Plane

Shocker: They’re not.

May 16, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky

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