Ebrahim Raisi struggled to address his country’s punishing water shortage.
Was Iranian President a Martyr to Climate Change?
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Europe & Central Asia
In France, a Bold New Take on ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité’
France’s left parties are uniting to challenge both the far right and the corporate center.
Putin and Kim: A New World Order?
Russia and North Korea don’t want a mere alliance. They want an anti-West axis.
You Think Trump Is Bad?
Recent elections have elevated far-right parties all over the world. And the worst is perhaps yet to come.
Lessons from Europe: The Left Can’t Win By Running to the Right
The far right showed disturbing strength in the European Parliament elections, but there’s nothing inevitable about a far right wave. To win, the left needs to stick to principles — and stick together.
120 Countries Have Signed the Safe Schools Declaration. Sadly, the U.S. Isn’t One of Them.
From Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan, militaries need to leave schools alone. A global agreement could make that a reality.
Slovakia at a Crossroads: Stability Hangs in the Balance
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s vow to return to office after surviving a violent assassination attempt raises critical questions about Slovakia’s political future and its role in global stability.
A Slippery Slope to World War III?
Talk of a ceasefire in Ukraine is dangerously premature.
Power Station Bombing Redoubles Pressure on Ukraine
Ukraine must find a way to meet the gap in its energy needs before winter starts.
Israel, Russia, and International Law
National impunity is not inevitable, at least if people and governments of the world are willing to take the necessary actions.