International law has been replaced by the principle of might makes right.
Trump, the Dying Multilateral Order, and the Global South
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It’s Already a World War
Ruthless authoritarian leaders–Putin, Trump, Netanyahu–have declared war on international law.
Planet Palantir
How a clique of unhinged techno-optimists is putting humanity at risk.
This Is What Accountability Looks Like
Whether it’s the refusal to release all the Epstein files, the failure to punish Trump for his anti-democratic actions, or the launching of the war in Iran, the United States is becoming as unaccountable as Russia under Putin.
Tehran’s Decapitation and the End of an Era
The United States and Israel are gambling that the jungle law of sheer force can birth a new Middle Eastern order.
The Death of Mencho and the Delusion of Mexican Drug Interdiction
Responsibility runs north as well as south.
The U.S. Is Exacerbating Haiti’s Gender Violence Crisis
Sexual and reproductive rights are not optional — even or especially when countries experience systemic collapse.
It’s the Trump Administration That’s Threatening the World — Not Iran
As the White House beats the drums of war, here are five reasons to oppose any attacks on Iran.
The Silver Lining Behind Trump’s Tariff Tantrum
The Supreme Court’s recent decision is a sign that U.S. institutions are attempting to claw back authority from an overreaching executive.
Trump’s Tariff Move Risks Prolonged Economic Chaos
America is about to fall into a “150-Day Trap.”