Why nuclear abolition must replace deterrence and treaty illusion By Ramesh Jaura* This article first appeared on rjaura.substack.com BERLIN | 14 February 2026 (IDN) — The New START treaty expired on 4 February 2026, marking what many see as a dangerous shift in global security. The last accord limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals—together nearly 90 […]
The Actual Gavin Newsom Is Much Worse Than You Think
By Norman Solomon* SAN FRANCISCO | 7 February 2026 (IDN) — California Governor Gavin Newsom has made headlines this winter by vowing to defeat a proposal for a one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires in the state. Many national polls now rank him as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, but aligning with the […]
Can We Quench the Fire That Might Start in Mali?
By Azu Ishiekwene The writer is the Editor-In-Chief of LEADERSHIP and the author of the new book Writing for Media and Monetising It. ABUJA, Nigeria | 6 February 2026 (IDN) — Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—three rogue states that have formed an Alliance of Sahelian States (AES) to resist external pressure from ECOWAS on military rule— […]
One More Step Towards Nuclear Obliteration?
By Jonathan Power* LUND, Sweden | 3 February 2026 (IDN) — Nuclear arms control is close to collapse. On Wednesday, February 4, the so-called New START Treaty, signed in 2011 by the United States and Russia, expires. It capped long-range strategic nuclear warheads at roughly 1,500 each—a dramatic reduction from Cold War levels. Even so, today’s […]
Ending Republican Control Will Require Overcoming the Democratic Leadership
By Norman Solomon* SAN FRANCISCO | 21 January 2026 (IDN) — The past year has completely discredited any claim that choosing between the Democratic and Republican parties would be merely a matter of “pick your poison” with the same end result. In countless terrible ways, the last 12 months have shown that Donald Trump’s party is bent […]
Why World War II Analogies Are Reappearing in Debates Over ICE on America’s Streets
By Piet Gotlieb* This article was originally published on https://phdforsociety.com/world-war-ii-analogies-ice/ TILBURG, The Netherlands | 20 January 2026 (IDN) — On January 7, 2026, Renée Good was shot and killed by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The killing of the 37-year-old mother and author tugs at the heartstrings of the American and global […]
Only The Rising of The People Can Stop Trump
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir* NEW YORK | 19 January 2026 (IDN) — When a government violates democratic principles, large-scale peaceful demonstrations can send a strong message. It’s a way for people to collectively demonstrate their commitment to democratic values and advocate for change without resorting to violence. The massive protests that followed the killing of Renee […]
Trump’s Gestapo Is Terrorizing America
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir* NEW YORK | 17 January 2026 (IDN) — It is unfathomable that right here in America, we are witnessing how ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is operating with impunity, with utter disregard for the law and for loss of life and liberty. What is even more shocking is that US Vice […]
Mr. Trump: Greenland Is Not for Sale
By Alon Ben-Meir* NEW YORK | 14 January 2026 (IDN) — Donald Trump’s absurdity seems to have no limits. Feeling emboldened after invading Venezuela, he now believes he can swallow another country at will. His eyes are fixed on Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, under the pretext that its annexation is necessary for American […]
The Democrats’ Greatest Challenge Ever
By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir* NEW YORK | 27 December 2025 (IDN) — The Democrats can potentially wrest control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections only if they listen very carefully to what the American people are yearning for. The public cares less about left, right, or centrist slogans; they want a government that provides […]