The Great China Land Grab
The Wangs* look harassed, tired and shell shocked. For months they have been crammed into…More
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Restless Under The American Umbrella
After last month’s massive defeat of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party ended 54 years of virtually…More
Israel Accused Of War Crimes
This week the United Nations released an explosive report on Israel’s invasion of the Gaza…More
The New Fascism Hates Muslims
If these aren’t fascists, they’re close enough as to make no difference. Last week, a…More
A Generation Lost To War
Darra Adam Khel, just south of Peshawar in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan,…More
The Work Of The Brave
I came to Herat to visit the only women’s shelter in Western Afghanistan. Hidden away…More
Obama Is Just Getting The Party Started
Party politics has come to America. Americans don’t like it, but they can’t help indulging…More
In Karzai's Afghanistan, Women Are Dirt
Allegations of electoral fraud linger, but the recent presidential election in Afghanistan has been declared…More
In The Shadows Of East Timor's Independence Celebrations
On the 10th anniversary of East Timor’s vote for independence last month, the new nation’s…More
Lockdown In Xinjiang
"Safeguarding security and unity, loving people of all ethnic groups" — banner on army vehicle. In…More