authoritarianism

WHY THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENCY OF THE IDB SHOULD BE POSTPONED

By Juan Gabriel Tokatlian  The Inter-American Development Bank

By Juan Gabriel Tokatlian*  The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was founded in 1959 and it has been the leading provider of financial support for Latin American and the Caribbean. Since then the President of the institution has been a Latin American. There are several…

18 Aug 2020 · 8 min read
Armed conflicts

While Israel celebrates a new peace accord, Palestinians once again lose

By Jonathan Freedland — The Guardian

By Jonathan Freedland* – The Guardian Netanyahu may have agreed to halt annexation of parts of the West Bank, but the UAE has ensured the occupation itself is normalised Who could be against an announcement of peace between two nations formally at war? Who could possibly object…

14 Aug 2020 · 6 min read
Democracy

Why Capitalism Is in Constant Conflict With Democracy

By Richard D. Wolff — Economy for All

Wolff* – Economy for All The capitalist economic system has always had a big problem with politics in societies with universal suffrage. Anticipating that, most capitalists opposed and long resisted extending suffrage beyond the rich who possessed capital.

14 Aug 2020 · 8 min read
Corruption

The Beirut Blast: An Accident in Name Only

I  P S Aug 13 2020 – The catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port is a manifestation of the Lebanese political elite’s predation and dysfunction. Among the country’s long-suffering citizens, shock is quickly yielding to fury. It may be the last chance for those in power to…

13 Aug 2020 · 6 min read
Digital Age

Why 5G Is the First Stage of a Tech War Between the U.S. and China

By Prabir Purkayastha — Independent Media Institute

By Prabir Purkayastha* – Independent Media Institute The U.S. tech war on China continues, banning Chinese equipment from its network, and asking its Five Eyes partners and NATO allies to follow suit. It is a market and a technology denial regime that seeks to win back…

13 Aug 2020 · 9 min read
Civil rights

Biden's Choice of Kamala Harris Is Historic—And Necessary | Opinion

By Aimee Allison — Newsweek

By Aimee Allison* – Newsweek Remember this moment. For Black women and women of color across the country, Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate marks a watershed moment—one that rightly honors the integral role Black women have played in American…

12 Aug 2020 · 5 min read
authoritarianism

"The president of the IDB should be a Latin American"

As multilateral institutions attempt to respond to today’s unprecedented global challenges, one that already works well is the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Established in 1959 and headquartered in Washington DC., the IDB is widely recognized for its important role in…

12 Aug 2020 · 4 min read