Ten years have slipped by since a man named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in the Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid, begins Vijay Prashad.
What Happened to the Global Uprisings of a Decade Ago?
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COVID-19: Wage War Against the Philosophy of War
Given the continued disruptions caused by the pandemic and uncertainty about a vaccine, it would behoove the countries of the world to dial down tensions and expand collaborations, writes Vijay Prashad.
Paradise for Human Victims of Corporate Persons
In anticipation of a cascade of debt defaults in Africa, beginning with Zambia, Vijay Prashad says it’s vital to strengthen the flagging campaign for debt forgiveness and cancellation.
COVID-19: Humanity’s Cries Against the Crimes of Death
With millions now infected by the virus, Vijay Prashad presses an agenda to strengthen healthcare systems in capitalist countries.
COVID-19: Time to Cancel Foreign Debt is Overdue
In the face of “three pandemics” — coronavirus, unemployment and famine — Vijay Prashad says meager debt-suspension programs are not enough.
COVID-19: A New Appeal Against Preparations for War
In response to the atmosphere of war that the U.S. is creating during the Great Lockdown, Vijay Prashad and Abdallah El Harif are issuing a fresh appeal for peace.
COVID-19: Global Lawmakers Call on IMF, World Bank to Cancel Debt of Poor Nations
Bernie Sanders said the pandemic shows “that we have got to act as a global community — we truly are all in this together,” Jake Johnson reports.
THE ANGRY ARAB: Coronavirus Fallout for the Middle East
You don’t need Henry Kissinger to tell you that the virus will change the world, writes As’ad AbuKhalil.
COVID-19: Greatest Test for the World Since 1945, says UN Chief
UN SG Antonio Guterres said the coronavirus pandemic is the “greatest test that we have faced together since the formation of the United Nations,” as he called on rich nations to help prevent a devastating outbreak in the global South.
‘The Test of a Country Is Not the Number of its Millionaires’
With an eye on the protesters in Baghdad and Santiago and the voters in Argentina and Bolivia, Vijay Prashad contemplates Gandhi’s simple standard for civilization.