By Edward Hunt* – Foreign Policy In Focus (FPIF) China feels threatened by the United States, leading it to build up BRICS. A former U.S. ambassador has suggested that U.S. efforts to counter China have prompted the Chinese government to build up BRICS, the group of…
By Lawrence Wittner* – CounterPunch If one examines Donald Trump’s approach to world affairs since his entry into American politics, it should come as no surprise that he has worked to undermine the United Nations. The United Nation is based on international cooperation, as well…
Polychroniou* and Alexandra Boutri* – Common Dreams Reflections on recent events in this dark and brutal world. The war in Ukraine continues unabated and the international community has failed to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its forced replacement campaign in the…
By Rajan Menon* – The Guardian Trump’s summit failed to achieve a ceasefire, but the Russian president will be very happy with how events are unfolding. Donald Trump portrays himself as a hard-nosed dealmaker. Yet in the run-up to Friday’s summit with Vladimir Putin in…
By Dani Rodrik* – International Politics and Society (IPS Journal) Trump’s frontal assault on the world economy was an invitation for the rest of the world to come up a with a new order. But few rose to the challenge.
By Nick Turse* – The Intercept The State Department’s new reports whitewash the records of some of the world’s most notorious nations and targets Trump’s enemies. The State Department released its annual reports on human rights around the world on Tuesday, and revealed an…
By Richard Falk* – Daniel Falcone* – CounterPunch In contemporary conflict the “weaponization of information” or “targeting of journalists” shows a pattern of squashing dissent. Analysts like Martin Libicki and John Arquilla argue how information itself…
By Dahlia Scheindlin* – Foreign Affairs Despite Misgivings About Netanyahu’s Gaza Plans, Most Israelis Support His Approach to the Palestinians As the Israeli government prepares for the military takeover of Gaza City and, many fear, lay the groundwork for full seizure and…
Lee Schlenker* – Responsible Statecraft Historian Greg Grandin’s new book shows how the Western Hemisphere, not Europe, can explain America’s role in the world For much of the Washington D.C. foreign policy apparatus, Latin America — a region plagued by economic…
By Oritro Karim* – Inter Press Service (IPS) Although the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) yields numerous opportunities for progress—such as improved efficiency, enhanced decision-making, and innovative tools for climate reform—it also poses new risks for…
