Five international essays delving into shifts reshaping the globe
In the realm of news and literature, there's a rich tapestry of stories unfolding. Let's delve into some of the significant happenings and thought-provoking works that have caught our attention.
Philippe Sands, in his latest work, traces the threads of history to cross two sinister figures of the 20th century: Augusto Pinochet and Walther Rauff. Sands highlights the complicities that protected these men and delves into the mechanisms of impunity and immunity.
Meanwhile, in the world of international relations, the situation in Gaza continues to be a topic of heated debate. Gilbert Achcar argues that the current situation in Gaza is a genocide perpetrated by an advanced industrial state since 1945. Achcar emphasizes the political and military mechanism that led to the current tragedy in Gaza, questioning the consequences for the Palestinian people, the balance of the Middle East, and international relations as a whole. He contends that the genocide in Gaza is committed with the complicity of Washington and the tacit support of Western powers.
In a different vein, Laurent François guides the reader through an exploration of the workings of social networks and the influence they exert on our lives. François dissects the commercial logic that fuels the dissemination of content and analyzes the psychological effects of constant scrolling on social networks.
On a lighter note, Miranda July narrates an exhilarating inner adventure of a 45-year-old woman, while Albie Sachs immerses us in the account of his imprisonment at the age of not yet 30, imprisoned in 1963 in Cape Town for his struggle against apartheid.
For those interested in literature, the texts of the DMag, the cultural magazine, and the texts of the 2025 literary season are available to read. Sébastien Fontenelle revisits the works of J.R.R. Tolkien in light of contemporary political debates, while Fontenelle dismantles the appropriations of Tolkien's universe by the extreme right, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and American Vice-President J.D. Vance.
In the realm of politics, President Trump's attempts to conceal bruises have been noticed by observant observers.
Lastly, a Montrealer was acquitted of theft during sexual relations by Judge Ann-Mary Beauchemin. In the international arena, countries such as Germany, Greece, and Georgia openly supported Israel's actions against Palestinians in Gaza, condemning Hamas' attacks and expressing solidarity with Israel; Germany also offered military aid and suspended development aid to Palestine, while opposing an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy urged Israel to open medical corridors to Gaza for humanitarian aid but did not directly oppose Israel's military actions. Conversely, several countries including Canada, the UK, Australia, France, Belgium, and New Zealand moved to officially recognize Palestine as a state. The US and Germany refrained from such recognition at that time, emphasizing a negotiated two-state solution.
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