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Israel’s Terrorist Attacks Have Unleashed Hell in Lebanon Israel’s Terrorist Attacks Have Unleashed Hell in Lebanon
With air strikes now increasing the bloodshed, there’s no telling how much worse things could get.
Israel’s Expanding War Against Lebanon Israel’s Expanding War Against Lebanon
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Trita Parsi on the dangers of a lame-duck president with spiraling crisis.
The Time of Monsters / Jeet Heer
Lebanon, Mexico, and Mali: This Week in World News Lebanon, Mexico, and Mali: This Week in World News
On this episode of American Prestige, a roundup of world headlines from the last week.
American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Putin Has Allowed the West to Cross So Many Lines That He Is Now Under Pressure to Respond Putin Has Allowed the West to Cross So Many Lines That He Is Now Under Pressure to Respond
He’s also boxed himself in by his own language.
World Leaders
Lebanon, Mexico, and Mali: This Week in World News Lebanon, Mexico, and Mali: This Week in World News
On this episode of American Prestige, a roundup of world headlines from the last week.
American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Putin Has Allowed the West to Cross So Many Lines That He Is Now Under Pressure to Respond Putin Has Allowed the West to Cross So Many Lines That He Is Now Under Pressure to Respond
He’s also boxed himself in by his own language.
Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake
Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.
Africa
The Mpox Outbreak Is a Damning Indictment of the Global Health System The Mpox Outbreak Is a Damning Indictment of the Global Health System
The inequalities and injustices in our medical infrastructure have made the outbreak so much worse than it could have been.
IDF Using Human Shields, Ukraine Taking More Russian Territory, & Talks of Ceasefire in Sudan IDF Using Human Shields, Ukraine Taking More Russian Territory, & Talks of Ceasefire in Sudan
On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.
American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
The War in Sudan Is Causing Mass Starvation The War in Sudan Is Causing Mass Starvation
If we don’t start paying a lot more attention to it soon—as in right now—it’s going to be too late.
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Asia
Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake Trying to Outflank the GOP on China Is a Mistake
Why China bashing is a dead end for Democrats.
With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight
Yet as both JD Vance and Kamala Harris struggle to introduce their South Asian families to the wider culture, America’s “Passage to India” remains beset by racism and backlash.
Why We Should Honor the Chicano Moratorium Against the War Why We Should Honor the Chicano Moratorium Against the War
On this date 54 years ago, the largest ethnically focussed action in the movement against the Vietnam War took place—offering an important example of the power of a people united….
Latin America
The US vs. Social Democracy in Ecuador The US vs. Social Democracy in Ecuador
On this episode of American Prestige, Ryan Grim and Jose Olivares discuss the US’s interest in Ecuadorian politics.
American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Israel and Hezbollah Clash, Macron Refuses to Appoint a Left-Wing PM, and AMLO Pauses US Embassy Relations Israel and Hezbollah Clash, Macron Refuses to Appoint a Left-Wing PM, and AMLO Pauses US Embassy Relations
On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.
American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
It’s Hard to Be a Leftist Leader in Colombia It’s Hard to Be a Leftist Leader in Colombia
Since taking office in August 2022, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has pursued an ambitious agenda—with mixed results.
Middle East
Israel’s Terrorist Attacks Have Unleashed Hell in Lebanon Israel’s Terrorist Attacks Have Unleashed Hell in Lebanon
With air strikes now increasing the bloodshed, there’s no telling how much worse things could get.
Israel’s Expanding War Against Lebanon Israel’s Expanding War Against Lebanon
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Trita Parsi on the dangers of a lame-duck president with spiraling crisis.
The Time of Monsters / Jeet Heer
Taking Frantz Fanon at His Word Taking Frantz Fanon at His Word
There has been an effort to negate Fanon’s ideas and sever them from the people of Palestine. But in his work, I find the beginning of a credible path towards liberation.
Latest in World
The Nuclear Arms Race Is Back and More Terrifying Than Ever The Nuclear Arms Race Is Back and More Terrifying Than Ever
The world is now closer to an actual nuclear conflagration than at any time since the end of the Cold War.
Sep 17, 2024 / Michael T. Klare
Israel Has Bombed Gaza’s Healthcare System Back to the 19th Century Israel Has Bombed Gaza’s Healthcare System Back to the 19th Century
Gaza’s doctors are frequently working in conditions not seen since before the Civil War.
Sep 17, 2024 / Abdullah Shihipar
Kamala’s Capitalist Class Kamala’s Capitalist Class
Both parties have little trouble attracting support from the superrich. But a closer look reveals fissures within the ruling class.
Sep 16, 2024 / Doug Henwood
Barbara Lee on Her Vote to Avert Forever Wars, and Why Trump Is Not a Peace Candidate Barbara Lee on Her Vote to Avert Forever Wars, and Why Trump Is Not a Peace Candidate
The California Democrat cast the only vote against a blank check for endless war on September 14, 2001.
Sep 13, 2024 / John Nichols
The IDF Kills an American Citizen, Mexico Passes Judicial Reform, the Pentagon Seeks a New Home in West Africa The IDF Kills an American Citizen, Mexico Passes Judicial Reform, the Pentagon Seeks a New Home in West Africa
On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.
Sep 13, 2024 / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
White People Have Never Forgiven Haitians for Claiming Their Freedom White People Have Never Forgiven Haitians for Claiming Their Freedom
Behind the vicious Trump-Vance attacks on Haitian immigrants is a long history of making the people of Haiti pay for the audacity of their revolution.
Sep 13, 2024 / Elie Mystal