Tag: Opinions
It’s Gaza, stupid
The midterms sent a warning to both parties: Voters enraged by Gaza are rejecting politicians who back Israel’s wars.
The new Congress may struggle to push a progressive agenda
Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.
No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing
Trump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.
America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship
An unlikely mix of political bargains and constitutional confrontation will define the next two years.
Lula’s victory is a stress test for the Global South
Trump can still punish Brazil for pursuing an independent course. Can China offer lasting alternatives to US dominance?
Do sports stars have the right to free speech?
The Mbappe controversy demonstrates how market power in sport is being used to enforce conformity.
The US midterms will test the limits of Trump’s power
Control of Congress is at stake, but so is the ability of American institutions to withstand presidential pressure.
A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations
It is good news the British PM is open to calls for an apology. But debt restructuring instead of reparations won’t do.
RFK Jr is wrong about the Arab world
Its challenges in knowledge production cannot be blamed on some kind of innate incompetence or a political group.
The future of the Palestinian vote in Israel
The backlash against the high Palestinian turnout reveals much about the state of Israeli democracy and its future.