Iran’s Incredible Shrinking Democracy Iran’s Incredible Shrinking Democracy
For the first time, Iran’s presidential election outcome has been predetermined.
Jun 15, 2021 / Dostmohammad Punjabi
Women in Russia and the US Show an Alternative to War Women in Russia and the US Show an Alternative to War
American and Russian women who remember the danger of the Cold War understand the stakes of this year’s summit.
Jun 15, 2021 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
We Don’t Need Science Fiction to Avert Climate Catastrophe We Don’t Need Science Fiction to Avert Climate Catastrophe
Europe is showing the world that a clean-energy transition is possible with existing technology.
Jun 14, 2021 / Paul Hockenos
Do African Lives Matter? Do African Lives Matter?
The response of the outside world to the latest disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo suggests the answer is no.
Jun 11, 2021 / James North
Here in Israel, the Perils of a Government of ‘No Politics’ Here in Israel, the Perils of a Government of ‘No Politics’
The country’s new coalition government, whose only common ground is the desire to get rid of Benjamin Netanyahu, might just mark a turning point in Israel’s ability to avoid accoun...
Jun 10, 2021 / Jeff Halper
In Honduras, US Efforts to Deter Migrants Add Danger, Costs In Honduras, US Efforts to Deter Migrants Add Danger, Costs
Critics warn that increasing militarization of the border here just means more bribe money, more corruption—and pushing more migrants into the arms of traffickers.
Jun 8, 2021 / Jared Olson with photographs by Seth Berry
We Don’t Have Time to Waste on Cold Wars We Don’t Have Time to Waste on Cold Wars
The US and China are the world’s two greatest carbon emitters—if they can’t figure out how to cooperate, the future of humanity is grim.
Jun 8, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt
House Democrats Call for Answers on US Involvement in Brazil House Democrats Call for Answers on US Involvement in Brazil
A letter to the attorney general asks about the Justice Department’s role in the probe that led to the wrongful imprisonment of former President Lula.
Jun 7, 2021 / Aída Chávez
Is Scotland Closer to Independence? Is Scotland Closer to Independence?
Elections in Scotland confirmed the position of the nationalists. But what vision of an independent future are its supporters backing?
Jun 7, 2021 / Rory Scothorne
Echo Chambers Echo Chambers
Fossil Fools. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of May 31.
Jun 4, 2021 / Steve Brodner