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From Tule Lake to the Border: The Enduring Violence of the Alien Enemies Act

Satsuki Ina on Ending the Alien Enemies Act Photos of my father and other Japanese Americans brutalized in the Tule Lake Segregation Center in 1945 chillingly resonate with the treatment of Venezuelans by the U.S. government today. Invoking the Alien…

Despite setbacks, Latin America’s long history of anti-imperialism continues

A review of AMERICA, AMÉRICA: A New History of the New World, by Greg Grandin By John Perry “An American team will win the next soccer World Cup,” a Nicaraguan boy once told me. It took me a second to…

The lessons from Trump’s Yemeni debacle could inform his future decisions on Ukraine.

Five New York Times (NYT) journalists collaborated to produce a detailed report earlier this week about “Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia”. It’s worth reading in full if time permits, but the present piece will summarize and…

Russia Supports Cuba’s Anti-US Policies

The Caribbean island of Cuba, with a socialist system and a communist party, and with a population estimated at 11.5 million, faces a seriously deteriorating economic situation. Its labour force is rapidly reducing as many are emigrating to the United…

As the US Pivots Toward Multipolar Shores, Europe Heads Directly for the Abyss (Part 2)

Introduction: Reflecting Briefly on Part 1 A considerable portion of part one of this two part article consisted of a synthesis of how and why the last two and 1/2 decades of American foreign policy have been crippling for the…

India’s Enchanting Summer Escapes: Cultural Festivals in the Coolness of Nature

India is a land of rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vibrant traditions. However, during the summer months, many regions experience scorching heat with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F). This oppressive heat, combined with high humidity, can make cities like Delhi,…

Opening of Timeless Strokes Exhibit: Early Works from the Personal Collections of Iconic Filipino Artists

Manila, Philippines —  The Timeless Strokes Exhibit. This special exhibition at Imahica Art Gallery opened on May 10 and is already buzzing with energy, stories, and inspiration. Timeless Strokes brings together early works by some of the biggest names in…

Pope Leo XIV: Dimitris Eleas’s words published by the New York Times and Washington Post

In America, for many hours, everyone was talking about the cardinal who was elected to succeed the good and virtuous Pope Francis. The surprise was—and still is—tremendous. “America is back!” I exclaimed instinctively. Fortunately, an American was elected, someone who…

On the book “Ukraine, The big Plan” written by Leonidas Vatikiotis

On Friday 9 May 2025, in a packed hall at the Greek Union of Editors of Daily Press, the presentation of the new book by Leonidas Vatikiotis, “Ukraine, The Grand Plan, Even if it didn’t exist, it would have to…

EcoWaste Coalition Stages Post-Election Clean-Up, Urges Candidates to Take Responsibility for Campaign Waste

A Call for Stricter Enforcement of COMELEC’s Clean-up Directive 13 May 2025, Quezon City. – To send a strong message on political accountability and environmental responsibility, the EcoWaste Coalition led a post-election clean-up this morning around Flora Ylagan High School along…

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