Human Rights

When Dissent Becomes “Terror”

By Henry Giroux — CounterPunch

Democracy depends on protecting dissent as essential to its survival, but authoritarian regimes criminalize opposition by rewriting language, colonizing consciousness through cultural institutions, and normalizing state violence. The Trump administration’s campaign to criminalize dissent and portray political opponents as terrorists represents an aggressive assault on democratic values rooted in white Christian nationalist ideology.

21 July 2026 · 30 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza

By Paul R. Pillar — Responsible Statecraft

The U.S. must leverage its influence to compel Israel to implement the Gaza ceasefire and Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which Netanyahu has largely undermined through continued military operations, occupation expansion, and humanitarian restrictions while focusing international attention on Iran.

21 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

America’s war on international justice

By Jenny Williams — Middle East Monitor

The Trump administration is launching a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court through sanctions, visa revocations and diplomatic pressure, particularly in response to arrest warrants issued against Israeli officials, effectively demanding legal accountability apply only to adversaries while shielding American and Israeli conduct from scrutiny.

20 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Human Rights

Europe is at risk of creating a human rights black hole with its ‘return hubs’ for migrants

By Michael O'Flaherty — The Guardian

By Michael O’Flaherty* – The Guardian Without iron-clad legal safeguards, offshore migration centres can only repeat the worst mistakes of the recent past. Europe has entered a new era of outsourced migration management.

20 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

JD Vance Says Israeli Officials Are Pressuring U.S. to Prolong Iran War

By Joshua Scheer — ScheerPost

Vice President JD Vance alleged in a podcast interview that Israeli government officials are actively working to keep the United States engaged in an indefinite military campaign against Iran rather than pursuing negotiations, while claiming Israel has disproportionate influence over American foreign policy.

17 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

Colombia: A Fractured Society Under U.S. Influence

By Ariela Ruiz Caro — CounterPunch

Colombian senator Iván Cepeda refuses to recognize far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella’s election victory unless he renounces U.S. citizenship, drops extradition threats against President Gustavo Petro, and preserves social reforms, vowing peaceful civil disobedience.

17 Jul 2026 · 9 min read

Human Rights

After the headlines

By René Wildangel — International Politics and Society

Despite a ceasefire agreement nine months ago, Gaza remains under siege with continued airstrikes killing over 1,000 Palestinians, promised humanitarian aid undelivered, and Israeli officials openly advocating permanent occupation and displacement. Europe’s failure to pressure Israel enables this humanitarian catastrophe.

16 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

When the centre cannot hold

By Ramesh Jaura — rjaura

Global power structures are undergoing fundamental transformation as multiple crises—Ukraine, US-China rivalry, AI development—reveal interconnected shifts rather than isolated events. Institutions built for a previous era struggle to adapt as technological acceleration outpaces diplomatic decision-making.

16 Jul 2026 · 18 min read

Sustainable Development

Global South Debt Relief Benefits Everyone

By Aldo Caliari — Common Dreams

By Aldo Caliari* – Common Dreams Private creditors’ current power to disrupt sovereign debt resolution has negative ripple effects on our own people in the US, especially the most vulnerable. Amid a succession of financial shocks, the Middle East war being only the most…

15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Multilateralism & Unilateralism

‘Unconscionable and Impeachable’: Experts Appalled at Report of Marco Rubio Acting as Venezuela ‘Viceroy’

By Brad Reed — Common Dreams

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is functioning as Venezuela’s de facto ruler, controlling the country’s finances and resources since President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, prompting criticism from academics and human rights officials who compare the arrangement to 19th-century imperialism.

15 Jul 2026 · 2 min read