Nate Bear examines the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the lens of visa denials, travel restrictions and security practices affecting teams, officials, journalists and supporters from several countries. The article argues that these measures, along with what the author sees as inconsistent international scrutiny of host nations, expose deeper patterns of racism, double standards and imperial power. It also criticises FIFA’s response and contrasts its stance toward the United States with the demands it imposed on previous World Cup hosts. The piece situates the tournament within broader debates over human rights, global inequality and accountability.
A proposed U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has sparked protests, legal challenges and a wider debate over transparency, sovereignty and public trust. Busani Ngcaweni argues that the controversy reflects deeper concerns about governance, economic insecurity and the relationship between citizens and the state. Drawing on the idea of narrative economics, the article examines how repeated cycles of protest and official responses shape public perceptions and economic confidence. It also places Kenya’s experience in a broader African context, highlighting how trust, accountability and institutional responsiveness influence both political stability and economic outcomes.
This article by Ghassan Shahrour reflects on the findings of ICAN’s 2025 report on nuclear weapons spending, which shows that nine nuclear-armed states spent $119 billion on their arsenals in a single year. Writing from the perspective of a physician, Shahrour contrasts these expenditures with unmet needs in health care, essential medicines, nutrition, and climate resilience. He argues that peace and public health are closely linked and examines how military priorities and corporate interests shape resource allocation. The article calls for renewed engagement by health professionals in advancing disarmament and human security.
In an historic victory for the working class — one that will have a political impact on the upcoming national election — Brazil’s chamber of deputies voted to end the odious “6x1” work week, writes Israel Dutra.
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Produce less. Distribute it fairly. Create a greener world for all.
