Category: Editorials
The State of Women’s Rights in 2025: A Call to Action Against Global Regression
The first quarter of the 21st century has taught us a sobering lesson: our rights are not guaranteed. The struggle for gender equality requires women’s active participation in all realms of life—political, economic, and cultural.
The Changing Syria: Voices From the Ground
The Arab Spring in 2011 being a distant memory in many of the countries engulfed by the protest wave, in Syria, the long road to freedom appears now significantly shorter than a few months ago.
Beyond Rhetoric: Migration is not a Threat
November 5, 2022 : A survivor gazes at the Sicilian coast from the ship after over 15 days awaiting a Place of Safety. Despite 21 […]
A Year of Elections, a Year of Reflections
As the world grapples with growing authoritarianism, shrinking communal space, the rise of far-right movements, and more wars, the question remains: What does it mean to build a democratic society in the 21st century?
If Peace Is the Question, Liberation Is the Only Answer
This month’s issue aims to shed light on the possibility of a less cruel world, and as an editorial board, we are convinced that in order to reach our aim, we must follow the path of resistance and liberation.
The Fog of War
There are 110 ongoing armed conflicts in the world. Almost half of them (56) are interstate wars, while the remaining are prominently fought by non-state belligerents. This is the highest number since WWII, but never before has the world seen so many antagonistic nations.
Alternatives Are a Matter of Survival
Paris, France, May 1, 2023. © Maryam Ashrafi Link copied! In 2024, trust in institutions is plummeting. With a lack of options, people are turning […]
Housing Emergency
From the Netherlands to Portugal, spiraling rents and sky-high property prices have fueled anger and protests across the continent. Housing has become one of the greatest challenges for many Europeans.
Ecocide is Genocide
As isolationist, conflict-prone, and militarized state responses testify, the “dangerous duo” of conflicts and climate change calls for a renewed internationalist consciousness to guide local and global struggles for justice, peace, and ecology.
Navigating a World in Permacrisis
In 2022, “permacrisis” was one of the six words Collins Dictionary added to their lexicon. It describes “an extended period of instability and insecurity, especially one resulting from a series of catastrophic events.” Over the past two years, this permacrisis has deepened, leading to increased chaos, conflict, and societal violence.