S Korea presidential poll: Choosing the lesser of two evils
Neither of the front-runners in the race has won public trust that he can resolve South Korea’s many problems.
Category Archives: Opinions
Why the Burhan-Hamdok deal will not stabilise Sudan
It is time the international community heeds the calls of the Sudanese people to reject this deeply flawed deal.
It is time to hold the FBI accountable for its crimes
Malcolm X murder exonerations expose the FBI’s racist policies and the need for accountability.
Welcome to Tijuana – or not
US migration policies violating asylum rights have had devastating consequences for asylum seekers in Mexico.
Little joy for many migrants and refugees this festive season
For many refugees and migrants, the onset of winter marks the beginning of a potentially life-threatening period.
bell hooks: A Black American voice that reached the world
hooks is now gone, but she left clear instructions: we must use her words - and our own - to create new visions.
Barbados told the queen to take a hike, others should follow
Barbados has done what Canada and Australia refuse to do: Grow up and leave 'home'.
Chilean democracy faces a critical test
A far-right Kast presidency could put Chile on a path towards democratic backsliding.
Refugee children should not have to risk their lives at sea
Europe's reckless border policies continue to force desperate families into dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean.
COP out no more: It is time to address livestock production waste
Nowhere in our food supply chain is the amount of waste greater than in the industrial production of meat.
Oil market dynamics are changing
The recent OPEC+ decision to not freeze production growth demonstrates the growing power of consumers.
Republicans and Democrats should unite to protect LGBTQ Americans
Many LGBTQ Americans across the country are still facing discrimination because of who they are and/or who they love.
Behind the UK government’s false flag ‘free speech’ campaign
Government efforts to 'defend' free speech on campus are really not about censorship in UK universities.
The Kurds could be kingmakers in Iraq’s new government
But only if they unite.
In Afghanistan, education must take precedence over politics
Disagreements between the international community and the Taliban threaten the education of millions of Afghan children.
The US war on abortion rights will harm women everywhere
The overturning of Roe v Wade could have grave consequences beyond the US, especially in Africa.
What is behind the resurgence of the Marcos dynasty?
Former dictator Ferdinand Marcos's son 'Bongbong' is on course to become the president of the Philippines in May 2022.
Coming soon: Donald ‘Godfather’ Trump, part II
Trump has confirmed in plain view - again and again - that he intends to complete the ruinous job he began in 2016.
Remembering US-backed state terror in El Salvador
Justice and accountability for the El Mozote massacre and other crimes of US-backed Salvadoran forces remain elusive.
The Gambia election signals hope for democracy
The recent democratic election in The Gambia can serve as a model for transitioning societies.