Opinion
Trump Plays Jesus
Trump’s portrayal of himself as Jesus, or anointed by Jesus, is typical of cult leaders.Chris HedgesDURING the two years I spent writing “American Fascists:...
At the Edge of Escalation – Iran, Donald Trump, and the Politics of Threat
Nuclear rhetoric, strategic ambiguity, and the dangerous theatre of deterrenceTHE loudest threats are often the clearest signs of strategic discomfort.In his latest round of...
Pope Leo vs President Trump
Pope Leo’s sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel...
Reimagining Peace: Why Revival of the Indus Waters Treaty Matters Now
‘Peace is not built where nothing is contested—it is built where something vital is shared’THERE are moments in history when cooperation survives not because...
Cowardice of Qualification: When Voices Against War Speak the Empire’s Language
Even those who oppose war often do so within a framework shaped by the very systems of power they claim to challengeA RESPECTED human...