The Kissinger myth
The former US Secretary of State died peacefully, writes Richard Swift, but with the blood of thousands on his hands.
In Gaza, ‘Survival is the only objective’
Palestinian journalist Jamileh Tawfiq speaks to Hamza Ali Shah about working under Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
Taxcast: Busting the myths of the war on drugs, part 2
The role of tax justice is inextricably linked to the war on drugs, as Naomi Fowler lays bare in this podcast.
Why Brazil struggles to tax the super-rich
Lula is trying to make Brazil’s tax system more progressive but faces a tough struggle, says Leonardo Sakamoto.
What if… We answered Isis with restorative justice?
Matt Broomfield spells out some better ways of dealing with captive extremists.
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Issue 546 November-December 2023
Surveillance: Spying on dissent
It’s never been easier for governments to spy on dissent. Spyware that turns dissenters’ phones into weapons, drones that watch protests from above and facial recognition are just some of the tech diluting our rights. In this edition, we explore the impact of state surveillance on society and movements, and look at how activists are fighting back. Preview this issue in digital format on Exact Editions or subscribe to get your print and/or digital copy.Issue highlights:
- Spies, damned spies
- 360° Repression
- Spy games
- Under Amazon’s eyes
- Q&A: Overwatched and underserved
The long read
Palestine: From accord to Apartheid
In the lead story from our May-June 2023 issue, Zoe Holman looks at how the so-called ‘peace process’ has allowed Israel to deepen its colonial project over Palestinian lives.
Country
Profile
Bermuda’s wealth is rooted in tax avoidance and slavery
The archipelago markets itself as a holiday destination for the wealthy and home to lax tax laws, Clara Hill writes.
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Decolonize How
Justice from the King?
Ahead of a royal visit, communities violently evicted by colonial era settlers are calling for justice. Anthony Lang’at reports.
Climate
Africa’s military coups are climate coups
Abdoulie Ceesay, Gambian representative to COP28, argues that the West must take climate action – not militarization.
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Editors pick
Kissinger is not our friend
In the wake of Kissinger’s death, we republish this 2016 article by Mark Engler, who argued that progressives could never think kindly of him.
From the archive
The demoralized mind
John F Schumaker asks how we can treat our sick culture and make ourselves well.
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