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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…
Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA
Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter
International justice: End or emancipation?
If we are to avoid a world where impunity reigns and the powerful are above the law, states committed to international justice must rethink accountability approaches and alliances
Trump could bring a plot twist to SA’s G20 presidency
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
Biden administration failed to fix strategic management issues at American diplomatic missions
The US Congress may want to consider issues with ambassadorial appointments and mission-level strategic planning before the next presidential inauguration
US ‘anti-rights’ groups boost spending in Africa to over $16 million
Christian rights groups have spent millions over four years in efforts to push anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQIA+ agendas
Why I am wary of giving anyone from the Biden administration my vote
The current administration delivered an American foreign policy that continues to benefit vested interests. Different administration, different party, same script
Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza
US President Joe Biden said Sinwar’s death marked “a good day” for Israel, America, and the world
If Biden can step aside, then Americans abroad can certainly step up!
Ensure that you vote early if you’ re a US citizen not living in the United States
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
Residents have been told to evacuate or die. The Category 5 storm follows two weeks after Category 4 Hurricane Helene hit the area
Manufacturing a presidential candidate: The case of Kamala Harris
The US vice-president needs to come up with a message that resonates with the white middle and working class to win them over in this election
The world’s year of elections simmers
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Behind bars or back in power: Trump’s legal odyssey is uncertain
Donald Trump is unlikely to end up in jail, but even if he were incarcerated, the legal judgment doesn’t disqualify him from continuing his bid for the presidency
Desperate Biden raises US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
The tariffs hamper efforts to grapple with climate change, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
If Joe Biden had read Montaigne …
The work of the French Renaissance philosopher offers wisdom applicable to modern politics