World

China, America and a New Cold War in Africa?

China, America and a New Cold War in Africa? China, America and a New Cold War in Africa?

Is the conflict in South Sudan the opening salvo in the battle for a continent? 

Jul 31, 2014 / Nick Turse

Thousands of Displaced Gazans Flee to UN Shelters, Only to Face Deadly Assaults

Thousands of Displaced Gazans Flee to UN Shelters, Only to Face Deadly Assaults Thousands of Displaced Gazans Flee to UN Shelters, Only to Face Deadly Assaults

At least six shelters have been hit since the conflict began, killing dozens of civilians.

Jul 31, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

‘Gross Cruelty and Fraud’ in the Gulf of Tonkin: A Brief History

‘Gross Cruelty and Fraud’ in the Gulf of Tonkin: A Brief History ‘Gross Cruelty and Fraud’ in the Gulf of Tonkin: A Brief History

The quagmire of the Vietnam War was built on a “queasy foundation of fact and myth.”

Jul 31, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues

Should Buying Sex Be Illegal?

Should Buying Sex Be Illegal? Should Buying Sex Be Illegal?

The so-called “Swedish model” banning the purchase but not the sale of sex is catching on in Europe. But does it work? And for whom?

Jul 30, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg

Israel Must Stop Its Campaign of Terror

Israel Must Stop Its Campaign of Terror Israel Must Stop Its Campaign of Terror

As world leaders fail to end the bloodletting in Gaza, it is up to civil society to demand justice for Palestinians.

Jul 30, 2014 / The Editors

Why Is Washington Risking War With Russia?

Why Is Washington Risking War With Russia? Why Is Washington Risking War With Russia?

Kiev’s siege of the Donbass, supported by the Obama administration, is escalating an already perilous crisis. 

Jul 30, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny

The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny The New Cold War Is Obama’s Rendezvous With Destiny

The New Cold War has arrived, and the Washington hawks are unprepared. 

Jul 30, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed

At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed At Least My Hospital Isn’t Being Bombed

In what kind of world is the place where the sick go to heal a military target? 

Jul 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Why Does This Nation of Immigrants Always Imprison ‘The Other’?

Why Does This Nation of Immigrants Always Imprison ‘The Other’? Why Does This Nation of Immigrants Always Imprison ‘The Other’?

Has the romanticization of American history allowed the resurgence of discriminatory practices in recent episodes of crisis?

Jul 30, 2014 / Erin Corbett and Back Issues

Spina’s Shadow

Spina’s Shadow Spina’s Shadow

“Darling, this is Alessandro Spina, who is trying to make Italians feel guilty about their colonial crimes.”

Jul 29, 2014 / Books & the Arts / André Naffis-Sahely

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