Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Another oil spill, fracking fuels climate change, Mueller investigates Blackwater founder Erik Prince, and more.
Societies can prevent wars from starting—and the future of humanity requires peace
Experts in peace and conflict studies explain the scientific evidence that societies can choose peace, and that warfare is also a choice, not a necessity.
Terror and geopolitics: Manchester in 2017 and in 1996
Both Manchester bombings were reactions against a history of colonial shaping of the lives of local people.
Saudi bombing and blockade are devastating Yemen, and Yemenis know the US bears responsibility
U.S.-backed Saudi aggression is stoking anti-American sentiment in Yemen.
Austria blocks US warplanes as European allies distance themselves from Trump’s Iran war
Austria invokes neutrality law to deny U.S. military airspace access as Spain, Switzerland, and others limit cooperation and criticize the legality of the conflict.
Future Shock: China, Russia Target Europe as Economic Partner
China and Russia appear to be joining forces in order to pursue economic endeavors in Europe and Asia. If this happens, and it is likely that it will, what will happen to the United States?
Israel halves aid to Gaza as ceasefire fractures over return of remains
UN officials say Israel will allow just 300 aid trucks per day into famine-stricken Gaza as fuel bans continue and rubble hampers recovery of hostages’ bodies.
Global strike demands end to Israeli bombardment of Gaza: A unified voice for peace
Global solidarity in action: The world strikes against Israeli actions in Gaza.
IDF chief signals intent to turn Gaza ceasefire line into new border
Remarks from Eyal Zamir and Benjamin Netanyahu deepen concerns of de facto annexation as Palestinians remain confined behind the “yellow line”
South Africa levels genocide accusations against Israel at ICJ
Israel's operations in Gaza under scrutiny as ICJ hears 'no innocents' claim.