The order that lectures the Global South about restraint and responsibility did not prevent the Iran war and cannot end it.
Pakistan: The Country Both Sides Call When the Bombing Starts
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Middle East & North Africa
Gaza, the West Bank, and the Weight of an Unfinished History
The political winds in the United States are beginning to shift against Israel’s policies in the region.
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.
Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration rejects international law but demands Iranian compliance.
Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran
Whatever the fate of the current ceasefire, Iran has won the first round of the conflict.
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.
The Gulf Is Losing Its Workforce
Maritime workers refuse to be collateral damage.
FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once
Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions.