A dozen unarmed activists are standing up against one of the world’s most powerful militaries.
The Freedom Flotilla: Bravely Breaking the Siege Against Gaza
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Middle East & North Africa
Siege Politics: Netanyahu’s Crisis-Driven Grip on Power
Even mild criticism produces splenetic reactions from the Israeli leader.
The Conquest Never Ends
Then (the New World) and now (Israel).
The Country Trump Seems Dead Set on Imitating
The police state of my birth is a nightmare for workers and a paradise for the ultra-wealthy. Is it any wonder Trump’s been heaping praise on it?
Warfare: A Parable of the Crisis of Empire
Alex Garland’s new film is a parable about the overweening ambition and crushing failure of empire.
The Obscenity of Collective Punishment in Gaza
Netanyahu is about to escalate, yet again, his war crimes in Gaza.
Is a U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Coming Soon?
Trump promises a deal by mid-June, but many obstacles remain.
Kenneth Roth on Why Human Rights Advocacy Still Works — If We Fight for It
Naming and shaming human rights abuses only works when the public views the conduct as wrong. And that’s always up for grabs, the former Human Rights Watch director says.
The Illusion of Ceasefires
Donald Trump promised that he would force warring parties in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere to stop fighting and get along. In fact, he’s just siding with aggressors.
Unpacking the New Agreement in Syria
What are the implications for the future of Kurdish rule?