Israeli actions have the cover of ‘moral hazard’ − a touch of ambiguity might give US pressure greater weight
Washington has had little luck in its calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Is America’s ‘ironclad’ support for Israel ...
Bottled up in the Black Sea: Russia is having a dreadful naval war, hindering its great power ambitions
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has played out largely on land and in the air. It is a bitterly contested, ...
UAW is threatening new, smaller strikes against Stellantis − while contending with pressure from a court-appointed monitor
On Sept. 16, 2024, the UAW filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis.
More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?
A school’s strategic plan can serve as a strong basis for identifying areas of impact that align with the school’s ...
Centuries ago, the Maya storm god Huracán taught that when we damage nature, we damage ourselves
Huracán was once a god of the K’iche’, one of the Maya peoples who today live in the southern highlands of Guatemala. He was ...
Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christians are boosting their visibility in politics − a shift from the past
Historically, Black Pentecostal-charismatic churches have not put an emphasis on political issues. That may be changing, a ...
Latino voters are a growing force in Pennsylvania’s old industrial towns − and they could provide Harris or Trump with their margin of victory
Allentown, Bethlehem and other old industrial cities in Pennsylvania have made a remarkable recovery − thanks in part to new ...
Wretched of the Earth has been translated into South Africa’s Zulu language – why Frantz Fanon’s revolutionary book still matters
One scholar called The Wretched of the Earth “a handbook for liberation”. The genesis and focus of this book of five chapters ...
While Republicans are downplaying abortion ahead of November, Democrats are leaning in on the issue
While the Republican Party platform has typically included anti-abortion language, this year’s platform is curiously silent ...
The killing of Hassan Nasrallah and how the west legitimised its use of assassination
Over the past two decades, the west has begun to present these extrajudicial killings as ‘justice’ with scant regard for ...
The darker side of human rights for great apes
Plans to give great apes personhood are long overdue - but they could set back animal rights for other species.
To really be greener, businesses need to look to the boardroom
The board of directors should make sure a company fulfils its climate pledges – but some are more effective than others.