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Trump

The problem of stupidity
Thought Leader
/ 11 April 2025

The problem of stupidity

In a world of media that rewards outrage over nuance, we have populace that finds comfort in slogans and simple explanations for complicated problems – but there is hope

By Ali Ridha Khan
Trump administration might put AU and South Africa’s G20 membership into play
Thought Leader
/ 31 March 2025

Trump administration might put AU and South Africa’s G20 membership into play

Political analysts should pay more attention to the G20 Johannesburg Summit given Donald Trump’s bid to restore meritocracy and dilute diversity

By Michael Walsh
As Trump releases his remix, we must not lose sight of relationships
Thought Leader
/ 11 March 2025

As Trump releases his remix, we must not lose sight of relationships

We will find out allies among the American people, not its government

By Donovan E Williams
It’s cool to be kind … in traffic
Columns
/ 8 March 2025

It’s cool to be kind … in traffic

As Trump cuts through cultural norms faster than through executive orders, there is still value in politeness

By Christian Stephen
Trapped in an extreme world
Opinion
/ 1 March 2025

Trapped in an extreme world

The real Slim Shady of the M&G newsroom is surprised to find even Trump is just imitating – or so his younger colleagues reckon

By Christian Stephen
Trump’s budget cut: International Commodity Summit responds aggressively
Partner Content
/ 11 February 2025

Trump’s budget cut: International Commodity Summit responds aggressively

In response to US President Donald Trump’s budget cuts, ICS2025 will provide an opportunity for dialogue between affected nations, economic leaders, and policymakers to address the foreign aid deficit

By Partner Content
Why Trump pleaded not guilty in New York court after historic arrest
World
/ 4 April 2023

Why Trump pleaded not guilty in New York court after historic arrest

The twice-impeached Republican is the first sitting or former American president to be criminally indicted

By Maggy Donaldson and Peter Hutchison
Behind the ‘economic policy’ façade, it’s class war
Opinion
/ 31 August 2022

Behind the ‘economic policy’ façade, it’s class war

Inflation, that ‘problem’ torturing capitalist economies these days, offers us the first example of such policies

By Richard D Wolff
The American political process is disconnected from economic reality
Article
/ 25 February 2022

The American political process is disconnected from economic reality

While the Democrats and Republicans use an outdated political playbook, people need protection from the capitalist system itself

By Richard D Wolff
Morocco drives a war in Western Sahara for its phosphates
Africa
/ 26 January 2022

Morocco drives a war in Western Sahara for its phosphates

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 element in agriculture, giving Morocco a tight grip over world food production.

By Vijay Prashad
Khaya Sithole: Tax fails; a few get richer, more get poor
Opinion
/ 27 May 2021

Khaya Sithole: Tax fails; a few get richer, more get poor

The Covid-19 pandemic created wealth for some, including internet entrepreneurs, and poverty for many

By Khaya Sithole
Totally gone mad: Covid-19 and the Trump presidency
Friday
/ 16 October 2020

Totally gone mad: Covid-19 and the Trump presidency

Tracing America’s bungling of the containment of the coronavirus, Totally Under Control unveils the deep rot in Trump’s presidency

By Kwanele Sosibo
Vote, if you want to save the US from the one-man wrecking crew
Opinion
/ 13 September 2020

Vote, if you want to save the US from the one-man wrecking crew

It’s worth surmounting the voter suppression obstacles — but on the other side litigation and postal votes will probably delay the results of the presidential poll

By Barbara Ludman

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