The political winds in the United States are beginning to shift against Israel’s policies in the region.
Gaza, the West Bank, and the Weight of an Unfinished History
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Human Rights
Is China Claudia Sheinbaum’s Model for Mexico?
A new health care reform based on biometric identity carries risks of function creep and future authoritarianism.
Washington Invoked Iran’s Human Rights Abuses to Justify War
Then the administration neglected to bring human rights to the negotiating table.
Assad Is Gone But Syria’s Minorities Still Aren’t Safe
Syria’s minorities still lack security, representation, and trust in the state.
Has Palestine Already Won This Year’s World Cup?
Support for Palestinians has inspired the world amid ongoing FIFA corruption.
Trump and FIFA Score an Own Goal
A game that once transcended borders is increasingly trapped by power, politics, and obscene amounts of money and technology.
El Salvador: Between Tourism and Terror
Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador welcomes tourists with open arms while ruthlessly imprisoning its own people.
FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once
Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions.
Ensure Accountability for Serious Crimes in Afghanistan
A U.S. report on the Afghan War is due soon, and a new international review is beginning. Both must confront war crimes and crimes against humanity by all sides.
Storytelling, Not Rebuttal, May Be the Best Antidote to Misinformation About Reproductive Care
As false claims about sexual and reproductive health care spread, other countries are offering the U.S. a compelling alternative to fact checking: storytelling.