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Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 13 December 23

The Explainer Critics say the new agreement does not go far enough in ending fossil fuel use

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 13 December 23

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 12 December 23

The Explainer Settler violence against Palestinians surges since 7 October attack in attempt 'to redraw the demographic map'

By The Week UK Published 9 November 23

Talking point Haiti has a history of disastrous foreign interventions. Kenyan police are accused of brutality. Now the two will mix.

By Joel Mathis Published 6 October 23

Speed Read Kenya has pledged 1,000 security personnel to help stabilize Haiti, but lots of questions remain

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 3 October 23

The Explainer Practice of extending patents stifles competition and can increase the cost of vital drugs to those most in need

By The Week Staff Published 27 September 23

Today's Big Question Home Secretary Suella Braverman questions whether 1951 UN Refugee Convention is 'fit for our modern age'

By The Week Staff Published 26 September 23

Missing figures at UN General Assembly lead to broad questions about the organisation's credibility

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 20 September 23

Kyiv is hoping court will rule Russia's actions illegal but Moscow wants the case dismissed

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 18 September 23

The Explainer Al Gore says fossil fuel industry has 'captured' UN climate talks agenda

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 15 September 23

Speed Read The designation can be a blessing and a curse

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 5 August 23