Americas

Interview with Dr. Michael Byers

The author discusses Canadian leadership, climate change, the Northwest Passage dispute, and a host of other issues concerning Canada and the northern hemisphere.
By Am Johal.

The Break from Impunity in Argentina

After nearly 30 years, testimonies, to be followed by criminal prosecutions, have been reinitiated against those responsible for state-sponsored terrorism. By Alexandria Prain.

Honduras: Stop Blocking Human Rights Inquiries

The international community should back prosecutors' efforts and oppose amnesties for police abuses that are occurring on a daily basis in Honduras.
By Human Rights Watch.

Chile's Mapuches Call for Regional Autonomy

Mapuche political leaders are taking the logic of land reform one step further and demanding regional autonomy for Wallmapu, as Mapudungun speakers call the Araucanía. By Roque Planas.

Grassroots Gone Dry

Since President Obama took the oath of office, public activism has fizzled out, and the inability of the administration and Congress to pass necessary legislation is going unchallenged. By Joshua Pringle.

Bridges of Rhetoric and Suspicion

While President Obama has spoken a lot about bridging the gap between the U.S. and Muslim worlds, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done with U.S.-Muslim relations here at home. By Abukar Arman.

Colombia: U.S. Bases Stoke the Flames of Regional Conflict

A nearly completed agreement between President Alvaro Uribe and the Obama administration to grant the U.S. military access to Colombian bases is generating controversy. By Roque Planas.