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Netanyahu Clings to Power as Israel Votes in First Election Since Oct. 7
Israel holds its first national election since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting for his political survival as security and democracy dominate the race.
# A World at Breaking Point: War, Debt and the AI Gamble Reshape the Global Order
A convergence of wars, record debt, an artificial intelligence spending boom and accelerating climate breakdown pushed the global order to its limits in 2026, w…
US and Israel Draw Up Plans for New Iran Strikes After Elections, Targeting Energy and Nuclear Sites
Summary: The United States and Israel have reportedly prepared plans for renewed military strikes on Iran after upcoming elections, with possible targets includ…
# The Trillion-Dollar Gamble: How AI, Chips and Satellites Became Weapons of Power in 2026
A year of record AI investment, chip wars and satellite sabotage exposed how a handful of corporations and states captured the future while workers, nations and…
US Sends Warships as Trump Weighs Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites After Midterms
The Pentagon has handed President Donald Trump options for military action against Iran, including strikes on nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure, as W…
Houthis Fire Missiles at Riyadh Airport and Saudi Oil Sites as Coalition Strikes Back
The Iran-backed Houthi group launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi airports and oil facilities, while the Saudi-led coalition bombed Houthi missile si…
Global Crises Converge as Culture, Climate and Democracy Face Unprecedented Threats
*A year of war, debt, environmental collapse and technological upheaval has put cultural identity, democratic governance and human welfare under immense strain,…
# As War, Debt and Climate Crises Converge, Healthcare Becomes a Postcode Lottery
A year of conflict, financial strain and environmental collapse has made access to medicine a matter of geography and wealth rather than need—with hospitals, ai…
US and Israel Draw Up Plans for New Iran Strikes Right After Midterms, as Tehran Braces With "New Operational Plan"
The US and Israel have reportedly prepared plans to launch fresh military strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, even as Washington denies any …
Trump Tells Netanyahu to "Finish the Job" in Iran as Pezeshkian Blames US for Peace Deal Failure
Trump backs Israel's military push against Iran while Iran's president says Washington sabotaged an interim peace deal, as a top tech billionaire breaks with Tr…
Netanyahu Fights for Survival in First Israeli Vote Since Oct. 7 — but Analysts Refuse to Count Him Out
A national election widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership is testing whether Israel's longest-serving prime minister can survive the fa…
Democracy for Sale: How War, Debt and an AI Gamble Let the Powerful Drain the World in 2026
A year of record military spending, spiraling debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet pushed the global order to breaking point in 2026, with ord…
# A World Under Pressure: War, Debt and the AI Gamble Reshape the Global Order
From Ukraine to the Middle East to Gaza, 2026 has been a year in which the world's major powers pursued military and technological advantage while the costs fel…
The $100 Billion Shield and the $1,000 Drone: How the World's Arms Binge Failed
*A year of record military spending, spiraling debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence gamble pushed the world to breaking point in 2026—while hospit…
Trump’s Three Moves in Two Weeks Send Ukraine Reeling as Russia Strikes Kyiv Hours After Talks
The United States has sharply shifted its posture toward Ukraine and Russia, alarming Kyiv as Moscow continues deadly attacks despite claiming openness to negot…
# The Great Drain: How War, Debt and an AI Gamble Broke the Global Economy in 2026
A year of record military spending, spiraling government debt and a trillion-dollar artificial intelligence bet pushed the world economy to its limits in 2026, …
The Planet Pushed Past Its Limits: 1.5°C Is Dead, Wildlife Has Crashed 73%, and the World's Most Vulnerable Are Paying the Bill
The UN has confirmed the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C climate target can no longer be met, with current policies putting the world on track for 2.6°C to 2.8°C of war…
Four Elections in 10 Days Could Decide Democracy’s Future
Brazil, Israel, Serbia, and the United States are all holding elections within 10 days of each other, with basic democratic standards at stake in each contest.
# The Trillion-Dollar Gamble: How AI, Chips and Satellites Became Weapons of Power in 2026
A year of record AI investment, chip wars and satellite sabotage exposed how a handful of corporations and states captured the future while workers, nations and…
# As War, Debt and Climate Crises Converge, Healthcare Becomes a Postcode Lottery
A year of conflict, financial strain and environmental collapse has made access to medicine a matter of geography and wealth rather than need—with hospitals, ai…
Editorials
A Historic First: Israel's Government Refuses to Obey Its Supreme Court
On Sunday, Israel's government did something no Israeli government had ever done. With the unanimous backing of the cabinet, it announced that it would disobey a ruling from the country's highest court.
The Startup Nation’s Reckoning: Why Israel’s Economic Miracle Is Hitting a Wall
For decades, Israel has been celebrated as the “Startup Nation,” a global powerhouse of innovation, boasting more NASDAQ-listed companies than any country outside North America and a tech sector that attracts billions in foreign investment. Its economy has weathered wars, intifadas, and global rece
The Courage Conundrum: Why Criticizing Israel Is No Longer a Political Risk
In a recent short-form video, political scientist and author Norman Finkelstein made a provocative claim that cuts against the grain of conventional political discourse: “It takes zero courage to be critical of Israel. ” The statement, delivered with his characteristic bluntness, challenges the long
The Emerging Axis: Inside the Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Compact
In the shifting sands of global geopolitics, a new triangle of military cooperation is taking shape. Stretching from the Bosporus to the Arabian Sea, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia are forging a defense pact that could redraw the strategic map of the Middle East and South Asia.
Netanyahu’s Political Tightrope: Why the Wartime Coalition Is Fracturing
In the annals of modern Israeli politics, few leaders have demonstrated the political survival instincts of Benjamin Netanyahu. Yet, despite his reputation as the "magician" of Israeli statecraft, recent polling data suggests that his grip on power is loosening.
West Bank Erupts: The Unseen Escalation Reshaping the Middle East
The world’s gaze has been fixed on Gaza, but a second, equally volatile front has been quietly igniting. Across the West Bank, violence has surged to levels not seen in nearly two decades, threatening to destabilize the entire region.
The Weaponization of Anti-Semitism: Norman Finkelstein on How a Term Lost Its Meaning
In a recent discussion, political scientist and scholar Norman Finkelstein delivered a sharp critique of how the term “anti-Semitism” is being used in contemporary political discourse. Rather than serving as a shield against genuine hatred, Finkelstein argues, the label has been repurposed as a pol
Could Turkey and Israel Go to War? The Rising Risk of a New Middle Eastern Conflict
For decades, the relationship between Turkey and Israel has oscillated between strategic partnership and bitter rivalry. Today, that rivalry has reached its most dangerous point in modern history.
The Iran Deal’s Hidden Escape Clause: How the World’s Toughest Sanctions Could Vanish Overnight
In 2015, world powers celebrated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—the Iran nuclear deal—as a landmark of nonproliferation. But beneath its diplomatic veneer lies a critical secret that could render the agreement meaningless.
The US-Iran Nuclear Deal: A Diplomatic Tightrope Walk That Reshaped the Middle East
In 2015, the world watched as the United States and Iran—two nations locked in decades of mutual hostility—signed an agreement that many believed could prevent a catastrophic war. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was not merely a diplomatic do