Chile’s Lucrative War Against Indigenous People
As multinational companies ravage Chile’s forests for profit, the Mapuche people are taking a stand.
Articles in International (7)
Pariah Nations and the Illusion of Isolation
Pushed out of the mainstream, countries like Cambodia and Hungary are putting a strange new spin on globalization.
From Beirut to Iceland: Strife, Cinema, and Getting Unstuck
How Icelandic films became an unlikely source of solace and understanding in the wake of Beirut’s port disaster.
The U.S. Playbook for ‘Building Democracy’ in Latin America
Shockingly, it’s full of dirty tricks.
The True Story of the Rwandan Genocide
In her new book “Do Not Disturb,” Michela Wrong explores why the west was so eager to believe lies about the Rwandan genocide.
Mexico: Land of Pandemics and Hope, Perhaps
After decades of neoliberal misrule, the country is fighting to recover from more than just COVID.
Aid for Profit: The Dark History of USAID
For decades, the suffering of poor countries has been a boon for U.S. corporations.
How NGOs Abandoned the Middle East’s Radicals
The smiley photo-ops and peppy press releases of NGOs in the Middle East obscure the fact that these organizations are often an obstacle to real freedom.