By Michael Lerner Israel can provide technical expertise in counter-terrorism, water management, and high-yield farming.
Can Netanyahu boost Israel’s ties with Africa?
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Pacific Alliance sees further integration as strength
By Michael Lerner The Latin American trade bloc has already eliminated tariffs on 92% of goods, and financial integration may be next.
Will Zimbabwe’s expropriated white farmers get any compensation?
By Michael Lerner The approximately 4,000 dispossessed white farmers are demanding $30 billion, triple the country’s GDP.
After Brexit, whither Gibraltar and the Falklands?
By Michael Lerner Britain’s contested overseas territories are now more vulnerable.
Italy nabs top mafia boss deep in own turf
By Michael Lerner The tide might be starting to turn in the state’s efforts against organized crime.
TV meets reality: ‘House Of Lies’ & U.S.-Cuba Relations
The general theme of the show’s finale is already playing out in real life. Since Washington and Havana normalized diplomatic relations (they reopened their embassies in August 2015) U.S. companies have been anxiously awaiting the lifting of the embargo on the island in order to invest there.
Lapis lazuli: from Afghan heritage to conflict mineral
By Michael Lerner The government’s pledge to beef up security to end illegal mining is short on credibility.
Will strikes disrupt France’s hosting of Eurocup?
By Michael Lerner Paris is willing to make sector-specific concessions, but not withdraw its controversial labor bill.
Taiwan’s singular new leader may prove to be no pushover
by Erin Wright China may have met its match in Taiwan’s new president.
Chilean students turn violent demanding free education
By Michael Lerner Police dispersed students protesters in the capital with tear gas and water cannons.