Palestine
Iqra Anugrah — The rise of potential state challengers to US dominance does not mean the ushering in of a new progressive era, but it can represent opportunities for social movements to challenge Western imperialism.
Geopolitics of genocide: An interview with Rafeef Ziadah
Rafeef Ziadah — The genocide in Gaza lays bare the harsh realities of modern geopolitics, highlighting the mechanisms of power in a world shaped by imperial ambitions and the strategic exploitation of resources.
Gilbert Achcar discusses the fall of the al-Assad dynasty in Syria, its implications on the Palestinians’ struggle and the hypocrisy of Western powers.
Yemen’s Ansar Allah: On the Houthi movement’s roots, governance and resistance
Helen Lackner — Until it fired missiles and drones against Israel in October 2023, the Yemeni Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, remained largely unknown in the Global North.
Two myths about the Gaza ceasefire
Gilbert Achcar — There are two conspicuous myths about the Gaza ceasefire.
The Palestinian Authority and the completion of the siege
Gilbert Achcar — Since the completion of the first year of the ongoing Zionist genocidal war on Gaza, a shameful scene has been taking place before our eyes in the West Bank.
Syria, geopolitics and the left
Santiago Alba Rico — The role and bias of this geopolitical obsession becomes very clear as soon as one compares the different attitudes toward Palestine and Syria.
From Syria to Palestine, liberation comes from below
Joseph Daher explains why the Assad regime's toppling in Syria is important to liberation efforts across the region, especially for the Palestinian struggle.
From South Africa to Syria: The rising perils for Palestine solidarity
Patrick Bond — The sudden overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria comes at a time that poses profound challenges for solidarity with Palestine in South Africa.
Rashid Khalidi: ‘Israel has created a nightmare scenario for itself. The clock is ticking’
Rashid Khalidi argues the present war is not the “Israeli September 11”. Instead, the only way to understand it is within the context of the war that Israel has been waging against Palestine for the past century.
Vietnam, Algeria, Palestine: Passing on the torch of the anti-colonial struggle
Hamza Hamouchene explores the impact of Vietnam and Algeria on Palestinian resistance, shedding light on their shared struggle against colonial oppression and continuing inspiration to the world.
Cyn Huang and Daniil Sapunkov discuss the US presidential election result and what it likely impacts on politics at home and abroad.