Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Germany, Japan and the Return of Military Power (Part I)

By Ramesh Jaura — rjaura

Achtzig Jahre nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg rüsten Deutschland und Japan massiv auf, während Bürger in Berlin und Tokio gegen die Militarisierung protestieren. Die beiden Länder, die sich lange durch verfassungsmäßige Beschränkungen der Militärmacht definierten, konfrontieren eine unsichere Welt neu mit Rüstung statt Diplomatie.

12 June 2026 · 11 min read
Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Cuba Is Being Punished for Surviving

By Sushovan Dhar

The US indictment of Raúl Castro represents political pressure rather than justice, part of a decades-long strategy to force Cuba’s capitulation through sanctions, financial restrictions, and legal coercion. Washington has consistently rejected Cuban independence since 1959, using evolving methods to destabilize the island and increase the costs of resistance.

11 Jun 2026 · 17 min read
Human Rights

Africa: the forgotten wars and death

By Fernando Ayala — Meer

Africa, richest in natural resources yet poorest by development indicators, continues suffering from centuries of colonial exploitation and contemporary conflicts. With half a million deaths since 2020 and projected population growth to 2.5 billion by 2050, the continent faces compounding crises requiring urgent structural solutions beyond emergency aid.

11 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Multilateralism & Unilateralism

The energy shock that could accelerate a multipolar world

By Aidan J. Simardone

Disruption of Persian Gulf oil flows from the Iran conflict has removed up to one-fifth of global supply, triggering inflation and economic turmoil while benefiting China and Russia. Strategic reserves are depleting rapidly, and even full reopening of shipping routes would take months to restore normal supply levels.

10 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Human Rights

The Most Racist World Cup In History

By Nate Bear — donotpanic

The US has subjected World Cup teams and officials to discriminatory visa denials, detentions, and restrictions—including banning Iranian fans and forcing African and Iranian journalists out—revealing imperial double standards rarely applied to Western hosts, while FIFA grants the US impunity it never afforded previous World Cup nations.

10 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Multilateralism & Unilateralism

The right is disappearing

By Boaventura De Sousa Santos — Meer The choice is between the left and the far right

Boaventura De Sousa Santos argues that liberal democracy has become incompatible with capitalism, rendering traditional political paradigms obsolete and forcing a choice between left and far-right alternatives. Global crises—ecological collapse, war, and democratic erosion—signal the fundamental breakdown of Eurocentric modernity’s political framework.

9 Jun 2026 · 26 min read
Human Rights

Gaza and its people may not survive this phase of ceasefire

By Omar Shaban Ismail

Israeli forces now control 70% of Gaza, confining over 2 million Palestinians to 30% of the territory—creating extreme population density of 46,000 people per square mile. This deliberate territorial compression, combined with restrictions on aid and continued military operations, renders Gaza uninhabitable and appears designed to force mass displacement.

8 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Trump and Netanyahu: The Odd Couple

By Jamal Kanj

Trump claims to control Netanyahu but actually follows his lead on Middle East conflicts. The article argues Netanyahu dictates U.S. policy through influence over Trump, citing repeated Israeli military actions contradicting Trump’s stated positions on Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza.

8 Jun 2026 · 7 min read