BY Prof. LOUIS RENÉ BERES * – Modern Diplomacy Abstract: Whether by design or inadvertence – by “bolt-from-the-blue” attacks or incremental aggressions – certain states could find themselves embroiled in a nuclear war. To stave off such an unprecedented circumstance, the United…
By Annelle Sheline* and Adam Weinstein* – Responsible Statecraft Washington will give Israel’s Netanyahu whatever he wants, whether it’s in America’s interest or not. Who will say no?
By Vivek Mishra* – Observer Research Foundation As Harris enters the US presidential race, it may initially seem advantageous for Trump, but Harris brings fresh dimensions to the contest for president As the United States (US) presidential election nears, battle lines between…
By David Sirota * – Jacobin Joe Biden and his political machine damaged the Democratic Party by delaying his withdrawal. The Democrats can still recover from this crisis — but only if they don’t repeat their past mistakes.
By Tatiana Kanunnikova – Asia Times In less than 80 years, one out of every two newborns worldwide will be African Africa’s population will continue to rise rapidly over the next few decades, particularly in the Sahel. While this trend has both upsides and downsides, it has a…
By Tariq Rauf* InDepthNews (IDN) VIENNA, Austria | 19 July 2024 (IDN) — Nuclear weapons were first introduced in the Korean Peninsula by the United States. Starting in January 1958, the US deployed 11 types of nuclear weapons in South Korea over the years until 1991 when they…
By Emma Shortis* – From The Conversation It’s time he listened – but will he? No one else seems to have the authority to do the needful Ever since his disastrous debate performance against Trump on June 27, the 81-year-old incumbent has been dogged by relentless questions about…
By Mariamme Latif Estafan*- Modern Diplomacy For several decades on end, countries across the world have endured the devastating effects and consequences of conflict, war, poverty, and economic desperation. For several decades on end, countries across the world have endured the…
Alberto Alemanno* -The Guardian The commission president can no longer command a convincing majority. Rejecting her would be good for European democracy After being hand-picked by the 27 EU leaders as the nominee to preside over the European Commission for a second five-year…
By David Rosenberg* – POLITICO The Haredim now find themselves the target of anger, not only from a broad swathe of the public but even from their traditional allies in the religious-right coalition. Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish minority, Haredi, has enjoyed a good run over…
