The South African government has navigated this period remarkably well. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retaining its dignity and independent views
The assassination of Khamenei was another blatant violation of international law. It was also part of a broader strategy to eliminate moderate leaders, whose absence is then used…
US involvement in the Middle East and Israel’s attacks on Iran and its retaliation make the US military base in Qatar a target
Our grief for people we have not personally known is informed by the narratives and stories we are exposed to – but these stories are not equally told
The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role as the Ukraine conflict develops
When Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, was not that the moment for the United Nations to send its secretary general to Moscow to demand a ceasefire?
Europe has changed its attitude towards Ukraine refugees
Mainstream American politicians — establishment figures in both major parties — apply the denial and displacement mantra to many problems, especially inflation
Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara is about the presence of resources, especially phosphates that make up 72% of the world’s reserves. Phosphate is used in fertiliser, a key…
John Pilger examines the latest arguments presented by the US in its bid to extradite Julian Assange, and the continuing persecution of the whistleblower and his partner Stella…
‘Baghdad Central’ lacks authenticity, like so many films about foreign lands made by foreigners
Julian Assange will have to remain in custody in Britain, pending a US appeal of the decision to block his extradition to face charges for leaking secret documents, a judge in…
China is becoming the preferred destination for countries such as Ghana and Nigeria
This year, an unprecedented fiscal crunch caused by low oil prices forced the government to suspend infrastructure investments. But new dams alone won’t save Iraq’s waterways,…
As the crisis continues to unfold, the biggest threat may be the vested interest in maintaining the civil war Therefore, with no end in sight to the conflict plaguing the nation,…
Ties have deteriorated after an American precision drone strike killed Iran’s Major General Qasem Soleimani
Trump bluntly warned Iran against taking vengeance, repeating his insistence that US bombing targets could include Iran’s cultural heritage sites
Police must distinguish between those acting violently and other protesters when using force
Demands for the government to resign have led to deadly clashes since October 1
A new government is getting ‘tough’ on immigration – but local organisations provide crucial support
