Monthly Archives: June 2026

If even one of those tortured was found to be alive, it was considered that a satisfactory result had been achieved. They gave him water, released him from his bonds and, in due time, restored to him his physical strength. … Continue reading →

At the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. Much of the exhibit had little resonance for me because it was in Dutch and dealt with the experience of those colonized by the Dutch. One film though, really spoke to me. This was … Continue reading →

Al Jazeera: The United States Senate has passed a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to either halt his military campaign against Iran or seek congressional approval before any further action is taken. … Tuesday’s vote marked the first time … Continue reading →

Wake them all up! And what if they start to swear at me? Our duty is to let everyone know – let them swear. Tell them that I told you to wake them. One must have a conscience. —Chingiz Aitmatov, … Continue reading →

Ingar Solty, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung: Die politische Klasse hat die Gewissheit verbreitet, dass der ökonomisch, militärisch und natürlich auch zivilisatorisch haushoch überlegene demokratische Westen der Gerechtigkeit in diesem Krieg leicht zum Sieg verhelfen könne – und zugleich die paradoxe Ideologie, das … Continue reading →

Wikipedia: It is farther from the sea than any other individual country … Kyrgyzstan is occasionally referred to as “the Switzerland of Central Asia”. Peak Jengish Chokusu, at 7,439 m (24,406 ft), is the highest point and is considered by … Continue reading →

Maria Stepanova, Equator: My task is to understand and to analyse what is happening today in Russia – and in the wider world (which is gleefully following in Russia’s stead). This task still seems vital to me, although I know … Continue reading →