Indigenous Movements Are Key to the Fight Against Fossil Fuels
October 13, 2021 | The Biden administration and other governments may make climate pledges. But often it’s indigenous-led movements who will see that they’re kept.
Articles by William Minter
Can We Demilitarize U.S. Policy in Africa?
July 28, 2021 | The House passed a bill that sounds good, but doesn’t end Washington's failed, militarized approach or get to root problems.
U.S. ‘Counterterrorism’ in Africa Has Failed. What’s the Alternative?
April 15, 2021 | Escalating U.S. interventions have led to more extremist violence on the continent, not less.
Biden Shouldn’t Go Back to Washington’s Old Ways in Africa
December 9, 2020 | U.S. Africa policy will be most productive if U.S. policymakers are willing to learn and collaborate rather than to preach or dictate.
Overhauling U.S Foreign Policy: The Bitter Fights Ahead
October 16, 2020 | If Trump loses, we can't just go back to the status quo. On foreign policy especially, movements need to be ready to push a new administration hard.
Racism and COVID-19: The World’s Twin Pandemics
June 10, 2020 | The U.S. may be at the center of both pandemics, but -- as worldwide demonstrations show -- each is global.
Can Coronavirus Be a Catalyst for Thinking Globally?
March 26, 2020 | In an age of pandemics and climate crisis, countries’ health, environmental, and development policies are globally important.
Africa Could Power a Green Revolution
December 5, 2019 | With a thriving off-grid solar market and hundreds of millions of people waiting for electricity, the continent offers huge potential for renewables.
Tax Dodging 101: The Aircastle Model
September 4, 2019 | The GOP has made it easier than ever for companies to pay $0 in taxes. A Connecticut-based airplane company shows it was already too easy.
The Green New Deal Must Be Global
August 14, 2019 | For a planet-wide climate crisis, solutions must also span the planet.