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Venezuela and the United States, ‘Enough is enough!’

In less than twelve hours after the kidnapping of Venezuelan Head of State Nicolas Maduro by the Trump-led American government, over a hundred cities across the United States mobilised; on Sunday 4 January, another forty joined the protests. I have…

Zohran Mamdani, new mayor of New York: “I will not abandon my principles for fear of being considered radical.”

New year, new mayor: 2026 had begun just a few minutes earlier when Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York in the presence of family members, some colleagues, and the state attorney general, Letitia James, who presided…

New York, “Protect our neighbors from ICE”

It’s recently stopped snowing; it’s the most beautiful time in the city when the blanket is still pristine and we pedestrians follow each other’s footsteps. Thus, wrapped in the icy whiteness, we cross the neighborhood park to reach the subway…

In New York as well there is a demonstration for Palestine

This year, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, November 29th, fell close to Thanksgiving Day, the most celebrated holiday in the United States, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Along with Thanksgiving, every year comes…

New York: New Activists Between Pragmatism and Expanding Consciousness

For over two years, the People’s Forum has been the hub of New York activists fighting for a free Palestine. Since that fateful October 7th, the flow of people who show up every Monday has never stopped. Indeed, when asked…

“AIPACOUT of U.S. politics!”, a campaign to exclude the powerful pro-Israel lobby from American politics

A new campaign has been launched by the highly active People’s Forum; it’s called “AIPACOUT of U.S. politics!” It features a youthful and engaging graphic design and aims to engage millions of US citizens. So this evening, I’ve come to…

The Northern Sea Route and the Arctic. Part 1 – The Cold War That Has Already Begun Without a Single Shot

“There is no ocean without an owner, no ice without a price. The melting opens routes, but also claims that are worth more than oil.” The Northern Sea Route (NSR), also known as the Northeast Passage, is a shipping route…

Canada needs diplomacy to reach out to growing economies

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has caused a shift in long-established patterns in the conduct of international relations. Many countries around the world have been grappling with this challenge. For Canada, the issue is particularly acute…

Alligator Alcatraz: court injunctions and journalistic investigations

There are two rather serious problems hanging over the inhumane immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” (which is not a nickname, it is really called that), which Trump wanted to set an example of how to treat those who…

The 12-Day War and the World Conflict

The war against Iran, which Israel has been seeking for over 20 years and which it launched with a blatant aggression on June 13, ended on June 24. A surprise attack ended with a surprise ceasefire. It is only a…

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