Brazil and Biden’s Foreign Policy Brazil and Biden’s Foreign Policy
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Matthew Duss and Stephen Wertheim discuss the president’s partial break from a failed consensus.
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jan 11, 2023 / Jacob Sugarman
The Continuing Imprisonment of Leila de Lima Is an International Scandal The Continuing Imprisonment of Leila de Lima Is an International Scandal
Her incarceration for having the temerity to investigate former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a stain on the reputation of the new Marcos administration.
Jan 4, 2023 / Walden Bello
Giorgia Meloni’s Bootstrap Ideology Giorgia Meloni’s Bootstrap Ideology
The new Italian government’s culture war looks less like populism of the right and more like the same old blaming of capitalism’s victims.
Jan 2, 2023 / David Broder
The Rev. William Barber II Delivers a Moral Call for Peace The Rev. William Barber II Delivers a Moral Call for Peace
We desperately need a cease-fire and negotiations to end the brutal Russian war in Ukraine today.
Dec 31, 2022 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
The Qatar World Cup Ushers in a New Era of Digital Authoritarianism in Sports The Qatar World Cup Ushers in a New Era of Digital Authoritarianism in Sports
With drones, video cameras, facial recognition software, and undercover police, the tournament may be the most-surveilled sporting event ever.
Dec 8, 2022 / Karim Zidan
The Twitter User Taking on the Chinese Government The Twitter User Taking on the Chinese Government
“Teacher Li” has become a one-person news outlet and a crucial source of information about the protests in China for those both inside and outside the Great Firewall.
Dec 6, 2022 / Han Zhang
Will This Ukrainian Town Be Repaired by Winter? Will This Ukrainian Town Be Repaired by Winter?
Borodyanka was destroyed by Russian missiles during the war. Now, elderly residents are trying to get their homes back before temperatures plunge below freezing.
Dec 6, 2022 / Photo Essay / Kris Parker and Vudi Xhymshiti
After an Attempt on Imran Khan’s Life, Pakistan Is in Crisis After an Attempt on Imran Khan’s Life, Pakistan Is in Crisis
For the past two months, the former prime minister has tried to cajole his supporters to march on the capital and compel the sitting government to call early elections.
Dec 5, 2022 / Hasan Ali
Salvador Allende Still Speaks to Us Today Salvador Allende Still Speaks to Us Today
Chilean President Gabriel Boric and Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez both find themselves besieged by a virulent resurgence of the same right-wing movements that demolished demo...
Dec 2, 2022 / Ariel Dorfman