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World Politics Archive

Archives for December 2023

World Politics
The “apocalyptic” humanitarian situation in Gaza, captured by one quoteThe “apocalyptic” humanitarian situation in Gaza, captured by one quote
World Politics

Increasingly, civilians are running out of safe places to go.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
Qubit by qubit, the quantum computers of tomorrow are coming into beingQubit by qubit, the quantum computers of tomorrow are coming into being
Future Perfect

The quantum computing industry has a road map to the future — but can it reach its destination?

By Bryan Walsh
Politics
How the keffiyeh became a symbol of the Palestinian causeHow the keffiyeh became a symbol of the Palestinian cause
Politics

The iconic Palestinian scarf started out as a practical garment. It became an emblem of an aspiring nation.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Culture
The Israel-Hamas war is tearing American cultural institutions apartThe Israel-Hamas war is tearing American cultural institutions apart
Culture

Artists are protesting Israel’s offensive. The art and literary worlds are struggling to respond.

By Marin Cogan
World Politics
Russia’s absurd claim that the LGBTQ community is extremist, explainedRussia’s absurd claim that the LGBTQ community is extremist, explained
World Politics

It’s part of Putin’s strategy to paint himself as Russia’s protector against Western immorality.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Israel moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than everIsrael moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than ever
World Politics

Seven weeks into the war, 15,000 Palestinians have been killed, and there’s no end in sight.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, briefly explainedIsraeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, briefly explained
Podcast
Politics

With the world focused on Gaza, Israeli settlers and soldiers are increasing attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.

By Avishay Artsy
Politics
How Israel fractured the left and united the rightHow Israel fractured the left and united the right
Podcast
Politics

What’s behind the politics shift in the United States around Israel and Palestine — and how it might affect the 2024 presidential race.

By Avishay Artsy