World Leaders

In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King

In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King

Rather than join with the Arab-led list and embrace true democracy, Benny Gantz chose chauvinism and corruption. 

Apr 29, 2020 / Haggai Matar

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump

Comparing the US’s and China’s Response to Covid-19 Comparing the US’s and China’s Response to Covid-19

When humanity emerges from this crisis, the standing global order may look quite different.

Apr 28, 2020 / Dilip Hiro

A man with sunglasses holds a cardboard sign, with writing in Portuguese.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness

He’s the only head of state able to out-Trump Trump in sheer recklessness and social-networked delirium.

Apr 22, 2020 / Andy Robinson

Biden sits in front of a US flag

What Progressives Could Teach Joe Biden About Foreign Policy What Progressives Could Teach Joe Biden About Foreign Policy

There are several critical initiatives that the presumptive Democratic nominee should embrace.

Apr 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A man wearing a surgical mask reads the Metro newspaper

How Brexit Infected Britain’s Coronavirus Response How Brexit Infected Britain’s Coronavirus Response

Boris Johnson’s government keeps promising to “Get Brexit Done,” even as the deadly pandemic ravages the country.

Apr 20, 2020 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata

Xi Jinping shakes hands with Donald Trump

Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling

But internationalism is more essential than ever.

Apr 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Pedestrians wear face masks while walking

Argentina Is Showing the World What a Humane Covid-19 Response Looks Like Argentina Is Showing the World What a Humane Covid-19 Response Looks Like

Long dismissed as a financial basket case, the nation shows how much is possible when a government puts people before profits.

Apr 16, 2020 / Jacob Sugarman

A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus

A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus

A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”

Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols

Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border

Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border Exclusive: Inside Trump’s Failed Plan to Surveil the Canadian Border

A leaked memo shows Customs and Border Protection requested millions of dollars to monitor the movements of Canadian citizens.

Apr 10, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

How the Coronavirus Is Testing Putin’s Leadership—and the System He Created

How the Coronavirus Is Testing Putin’s Leadership—and the System He Created How the Coronavirus Is Testing Putin’s Leadership—and the System He Created

Many of Russia’s official reactions are similar to those in the United States.

Apr 9, 2020 / Stephen F. Cohen

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