All Commentaries
Netanyahu’s Ambitions Undermine Biden’s Middle East Strategy
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon is disrupting the Biden attempt to prevent a regional war.
The Assault On Democracy Goes Global
Increasingly, authoritarianism isn’t a feature of overtly authoritarian governments alone.
A Tribute to a Brave Anti-Mining Activist: Juan López, Presente!
The assassination of a Honduran environmental rights defender comes as multinational corporations use dubious legal mechanisms to hamstring Xiomara Castro’s administration.
Did Sri Lanka Swap Austerity Capitalism for “Marxism”?
Sri Lanka’s new leader is a democratic socialist who can save the economy from the IMF.
Highway Robbery: How Bad Trade Policies Make Life Unaffordable
A lawsuit over toll booths in Honduras shows how corporate trade policies make life unlivable in poor countries — and send people fleeing north.
Target: Iran
The Israeli government has never tried to hide its larger objective: weaken the sponsor of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Israel is really fighting against Iran.
Six Things to Know As Israel Ramps Up Its Assault on Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have long been linked to violence in Gaza — that’s why a ceasefire is key to resolving both conflicts.
The Pentagon Goes to School
The Pentagon’s funding of universities is rising once again, and it goes well beyond the usual suspects.
El Salvador’s Self-Proclaimed Dictator Is On Trial
Nayib Bukele is persecuting water defenders on trumped up charges. In reality, he’s the one on trial.
Why, in its Current Duel with Israel, Hezbollah will Prevail, as in 2006
The massive destruction caused by Israel’s air force, the national unity that the invasion forged behind Hezbollah, and Hezbollah’s political and military tactics enabled it to inflict Israel’s first major defeat.