Drones Changed This Civil War, and Linked Rebels to the World
In flip-flops and shorts, one of the finest soldiers in a resistance force battling the military junta in Myanmar showed off his weaponry. It was, he apologized, mostly in pieces.…
Israel, Gaza and the Law on Starvation in War
On March 19, Volker Türk, the United Nations’ human rights chief, said in an official statement that Israel’s policies regarding aid in Gaza might amount to a war crime. “The…
Campus Protests in U.S. Are a Rorschach Test for the World
The world is watching what is happening on American campuses with shock, pride, relish and alarm. Scenes from the protests — and of the arrests of protesters — have been…
Hope Hicks Takes the Stand: 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Criminal Trial
Gasps were heard in the overflow courtroom when Hope Hicks was called as a witness on Friday in Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, an audible sign of the…
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/3/2024 | naked capitalism
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day American Robin, Voice of America Game Land, Beaufort, North Carolina, United States. In Case You Might Miss… (1) Bragg’s theory…
The Geography of EU Discontent and the Regional Development Trap | naked capitalism
Yves here. I look forward to EU and UK readers to chime in, but this posts gives an interesting perspective of what seems to be driving the increasingly rebellious posture…
After Much Posturing, US Imposes (So Far) Underwhelming Sanctions Against China for Russia Trade | naked capitalism
The US just announced sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals for their alleged support of Russia’s military via the sale of so-called dual use goods, as well as yet more…
I-95 in Connecticut Will Be Closed for Days After Fiery Crash
A section of Interstate 95 in Connecticut will be shut down for several days after a tanker containing thousands of gallons of fuel ignited an intense fire that damaged a…
China Launches Spacecraft to the Far Side of the Moon
On Friday, China launched a second lander to the lunar far side. If the mission is successful, it will be the first in history to bring back a sample from…
An Artist From Kosovo Takes Flight
When the Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj received an invitation for his biggest project ever in the United States, he knew just where to go: back to school. For “Abetare,” his…