How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program
Microfinance has been touted as a miracle cure for poverty in the global south. The reality has been a lot messier.
Jul 15, 2024 / Feature / Mara Kardas-Nelson
In the Wake of the Trump Shooting, We Need Clarity—and Caution In the Wake of the Trump Shooting, We Need Clarity—and Caution
The best way to fend off conspiracy theories and instability is by emphasizing the need for solid facts.
Jul 13, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Risky Politics of France’s Hung Parliament The Risky Politics of France’s Hung Parliament
In the days since the New Popular Front won the largest number of seats, political gravity has again exerted itself.
Jul 12, 2024 / Harrison Stetler
Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime? Why Aren’t We Talking About the Great News on the Economy and Crime?
The Democrats have a winning election message—but do they have the right messenger?
Jul 12, 2024 / Jeet Heer
NATO Charts a New Course NATO Charts a New Course
Will NATO encircle China next?
Jul 12, 2024 / Sevim Dagdelen
Muslim Voters Are Sending a Message Muslim Voters Are Sending a Message
With the US election looming on the horizon, Muslim communities in the UK cast their ballots in a way that put Gaza at the forefront.
Jul 12, 2024 / Hasan Ali
Say Their Names: Journalists Killed in Gaza Say Their Names: Journalists Killed in Gaza
Since October 7, 108 media workers have been killed—103 Palestinian, two Israeli, and three Lebanese—and 32 journalists injured.
Jul 11, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás
The Democrats Are Slow-Walking Into Fascism The Democrats Are Slow-Walking Into Fascism
Is doubling down on a candidate who is almost certainly going to lose really the best the left can do?
Jul 11, 2024 / Van Gosse
Civic Resistance in Ukraine Civic Resistance in Ukraine
The grassroots upsurge is young, largely female, horizontally organized, tech-savvy, and mostly volunteer-run.
Jul 11, 2024 / Paul Hockenos and Anthony Borden
The US Hasn’t Been This Internationally Isolated Since the Cold War Ended The US Hasn’t Been This Internationally Isolated Since the Cold War Ended
Biden, facing growing hostility in the global arena, has chosen to bolster ties with Anglophone countries rather than improve relations with the rest of the world.
Jul 10, 2024 / Michael T. Klare