Don’t be fooled — ‘mellow’ Meloni could still Orban-ise Italy
The adoption of populism by other parties casts doubts on Italy’s capacity to keep Giorgia Meloni's agenda in check.
Category Archives: Opinions
Trump’s the butt of a joke, but might still have the last laugh
Despite his personal failings and the legal threats he faces, his populist brand is only growing, at home and globally.
Brazil may have its own January 6 moment – or worse
Incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's aggressive rhetoric may lead to post-election violence, if he loses the election.
What Ethiopia can teach the US about abortion rights
Unsafe abortions once killed hundreds of Ethiopian women each year. Not any more.
Russia’s war is a crime, but all sides face legal questions
The law did not fall silent on Russia’s war on Ukraine. Yet have all branches of law been heard?
Who is responsible for the deaths of children at EU borders?
Thousands of children die or are harmed when fleeing for safety to and in Europe due to violent border control policies.
To fight hate and violence in the Sahel, we need to talk more
As attacks by armed groups rise, new data shows that open dialogue — and dance — work in fighting hate.
Putin’s suicidal gamble
The Kremlin has decided to take the risk of a social backlash to ensure its own survival.
Hell revisited: Surviving Israel’s bombs to get married
For Palestinians like Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish, planning a wedding is about hazard, hope and painful memories of loss.
Elections: Why fascism still has a hold on Italy
Italy's tolerance for neofascist political leanings has to do with how WW2 ended - and what suited the US and UK then.
Death in the USA — a botched experimental execution
Alabama wanted to kill a man by making him breathe nitrogen, based on a film. Except officials didn't know how to.
Beauty pageants say they are changing — don’t believe them
Their attempts at inclusivity are nothing but makeup to hide their ugly realities. It's time to abolish them.
Why Marvel’s Mossad superheroine Sabra is all kinds of wrong
It cloaks Israel's state savagery against Palestinians in a cape and undoes Marvel's move towards humane stories.
Peace is not the absence of war
To get peace, we must first understand the causes and logic of war.
African autocrats have new allies: Street goons
The police and military are being replaced by thugs as weapons of violence to build a veil of deniability.
Degrowth is not austerity – it is actually just the opposite
Adopting a degrowth model can ensure abundance for the majority.
Italy and Bulgaria: Europe’s big tests for Russian energy unity
As Europe stares down winter energy shortages, votes in Italy and Bulgaria could test its resolve on Russian sanctions.
For Canada’s monarchists, the buck is always king
Canada will mourn the queen, but won't lose money over it.
North Macedonia’s EU path is under threat from an unlikely actor
The Macedonian civil society has joined the right in rejecting a deal with Sofia and Brussels. This is dangerous.
Whitewashing Queen Elizabeth’s legacy won’t save the monarchy
A new generation is questioning its very legitimacy. Their voices are only going to grow.