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This US election marks a fork in world history

This US election marks a fork in world history

Both Trump and Harris are products of 1960s American politics – and that matters for what they stand for
Anthony Barnett 24 Oct 2024
Our leaders surrendered to climate breakdown. We don’t have to follow them

Our leaders surrendered to climate breakdown. We don’t have to follow them

Greenhouse gas targets are purposely never met – and they never will be until the fossil fuel industry is torn up
Andreas Malm, Wim Carton 24 Oct 2024
There’s now no doubt that the US is preparing for war with Iran

There’s now no doubt that the US is preparing for war with Iran

This week, the US quietly deployed more weapons to Israel – particularly those that will be effective against Iran
Paul Rogers 18 Oct 2024
Kazakh artists challenge government's anti-LGBT crackdown

Kazakh artists challenge government's anti-LGBT crackdown

A queer dancer's viral video marks a moment in Kazakhstan's fight for decolonisation amid Russia's imperial legacy
Aizada Arystanbek 17 Oct 2024
Does the US actually want to de-escalate the Middle East war?

Does the US actually want to de-escalate the Middle East war?

Unwavering military and political support for Israel means US is embroiled in war – even if it doesn’t want to be
Paul Rogers 11 Oct 2024
Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention

Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention

From identity politics to Gaza, here are the hot topics for this week’s DNC – and what it means for the elections
Thomas Gift 20 Aug 2024
Why didn't Ugandan students at Makerere set up encampments for Gaza?

Why didn't Ugandan students at Makerere set up encampments for Gaza?

Our university was once the hub for radical politics, but now we're under Museveni’s thumb
Kirabo Marion 15 Aug 2024

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