Africa

Fields of Dependency

Ocean Postman / Africa Is A Country Apr 20, 2026 As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran disrupts fertilizer supply, Africa’s reliance on imported inputs exposes the deeper political economy driving food insecurity. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

The Hollow Truth of the Carney Doctrine

Luke Savage / Truthdig Mar 4, 2026 Canada's strategy of appeasement is both a moral disgrace and a strategic error. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

World

Thinking About the Carney Doctrine

Luke Savage / Truthdig Jan 23, 2026 At Davos, did the Canadian prime minister evoke a new progressive internationalism — or a new conservative realpolitik? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Technology

AI Is Another Threat to the Climate

Andrew Nikiforuk / Resilience Jun 1, 2024 The dirty digital industry isn't going to save us. We have to save ourselves. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Davos Set’s Most Dangerous Delusion

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jan 29, 2020 Economist Milton Friedman understood what our global elites either can't or won't: Compassionate capitalism is a contradiction in terms. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Pakistan Is Cleaning Up Trump’s Mideast Mess

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Jan 24, 2020 From Iran to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s role in dialing back U.S.-created tensions has been vital—but it won’t be for free. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Rosy Economic Outlook Is a Big Lie

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 23, 2020 The president thinks he can weather impeachment by exaggerating U.S. successes. But his superlatives don’t reflect reality. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Lauds U.S. Economy in Davos, Says Little on Climate Woes

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 The presidents' visit tests his ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

If Our Planet Has a Future, It’s Thanks to Greta Thunberg

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 2, 2019 The 16-year-old Swedish activist has moved millions, including political leaders, with her urgent climate change message. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Davos Attendees Must Accept That They Have Too Much Money

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 23, 2019 The World Economic Forum aims to tackle the world's most pressing problems. Will members acknowledge their own wealth hoarding as the problem? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

26 Billionaires Have as Much Wealth as the World’s Poorest Half, Oxfam Reports

Ilana Novick Jan 21, 2019 In its annual report on the gap between the rich and poor, the charity is calling for a global wealth tax to address the problem. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Davos Elites Are Wealthier Than Ever

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 20, 2019 A new report shows that some billionaires have become exponentially richer since the financial crisis. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )