A paper on multilevel cultural evolution shows how looking to our origins might help us improve society at many levels, writes April M. Short.
Choosing to Evolve
Niger Coup Takes Bonapartist Turn
Niger faces a “messy” situation rather than a revolutionary situation. Perhaps, certain Bonapartist elements are discernible — for which, of course, there is plenty of blame to go around, writes M.K. Bhadrakumar.
Afghanistan, American Empire, Ancient World, Assange extradition, Commentary, Iraq, Julian Assange, Militarism, Norway, Press Freedom, Religion, U.S., War Crimes, WikiLeaks, Yemen
Chris Hedges: Crucifying Julian Assange
This is a sermon the author gave on Sunday in Oslo, Norway, at Kulturkirken Jakob (St. James Church of Culture). Actor and film director Liv Ullmann read the scripture passages.
Ukrainian Former Communist Leader Arrested
The arrest of Georgi Buiko for “anti-Ukrainian activities” is a continuation of the crackdown unleashed by the post-Euromaidan regime.
Over 200 Palestinians Killed in Occupied West Bank in 2023
The U.N.’s Middle East envoy briefed the U.N. Security Council on the deadliest year for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since 2005.
Ecuadorians Reject Oil Drilling in Amazon Region
The binding referendum stops oil exploration in an area of Yasuní National Park that is rich in biodiversity and home to uncontacted Indigenous tribes.
Biden Administration, China, Column, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Japan, South Korea, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
PATRICK LAWRENCE: Biden’s Pointless Asian Summit
Let us consider the grist of the talks the U.S. president hosted at the presidential retreat in Maryland last week. This will not take long.
The West Keeps Whining That Ukrainians Are Cowards
Western officials — under cover of anonymity and from the safety of their desks — are expressing disapproval of Ukraine’s aversion to being killed, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
Collapse 2.0
ChatGPT Still Needs Humans
There are many, many people working behind the screen, and they will always be needed if the model is to continue improving, writes John P. Nelson.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Commentary, Human Rights, Militarism, Pakistan, Propaganda, U.S.
Caitlin Johnstone: US Department of Hypocrisy
After his department was caught pushing the ouster of the democratically elected Imran Khan, the U.S. secretary of state is now praising Pakistan’s preparations for “free and fair elections.”
Algeria, American Empire, Biden Administration, Cold War, Commentary, Iran, Mali, Militarism, Propaganda, Russia, Saudi Arabia, U.S.
Every Empire Falls
Every empire falls and the fantasy of American exceptionalism doesn’t exempt the U.S., writes Wilmer J. Leon, III. Yet the failing hegemon behaves as though it still controls events, but instead creates worldwide danger.
Africa, Brazil, China, Cold War, Commentary, Income Inequality, India, Rwanda, U.S., United Nations, Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
BRICS & World Balance
The entire BRICS project is centred around the question of whether countries at the nether end of the neo-colonial system can break free through mutual trade and cooperation, writes Vijay Prashad.
The Dependency of Poor Nations
Countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia emerged in the post-World War II era as appendages of a world system that they were unable to define or control, writes Vijay Prashad.
Caitlin Johnstone: Smearing US Antiwar Leftists
A U.S. senator is using a McCarthyite article in The New York Times to call for an investigation of nine organizations for ties to the Chinese Communist Party, including the renowned peace activism group CODEPINK.
Africa, Biden Administration, China, Commentary, France, Mali, Middle East, Russia, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
Patrick Lawrence: Africa for Africans
The animosities toward the French abroad among Nigeriens have been widely reported. But history is only part of the story, and not the largest part. Those who led the coup in Niger are facing forward, not backwards.
Niger is Far from a Typical Coup
Rather than send troops in response to the coup, France and the U.S. seem to favor a “Rwanda” type solution applied in Mozambique, writes Vijay Prashad. Only this time ECOWAS would apply force.
Niger, ECOWAS & Western Imperialism in Africa
The Economic Community of West African States imposes strict, Western-approved economic measures that have spurred a flurry of military insurrections across the region, writes Alan MacLeod.
‘Disaster Capitalism’ Fears in Hawaii
Following the deadliest fire in the U.S. in over a century, local residents are worried wealthy outsiders will dominate and further serve themselves during a multibillion-dollar rebuild effort.
The Taliban’s Opium Eradication
Afghanistan’s transformation into a preeminent narco-state owes a significant debt to Washington, writes Alan McLeod. Now, with a heroin shortage threatening to increase fentanyl abuse, the U.S. faces possible blowback.