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Saving the Planet Starts from Our Food Plates by Susanthika S and Dr Isha Sharma https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/saving-the-planet-starts-from-our-food-plates/ Food choices shape not only personal health but also the future of the planet. This article argues that sustainable diets are closely linked to climate action, agricultural resilience and environmental conservation. Drawing on everyday experience and scientific evidence, the authors highlight the importance of seasonal, local and diverse foods, while examining the environmental costs of intensive farming, food waste and monoculture. They also stress the need for policies that promote biodiversity, climate-resilient agriculture and food literacy. Meaningful change requires both systemic reforms and informed consumer choices, making every meal an opportunity to support a healthier and more sustainable future.

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International Law in Gaza: Legality and Legitimacy Perspectives by Richard Falk https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/international-law-in-gaza-legality-and-legitimacy-perspectives/ Richard Falk examines the limits and possibilities of international law in responding to the devastation in Gaza. He argues that while rulings by international courts and UN actions have largely failed to halt violence or ensure accountability, they have shaped global public discourse and strengthened civil society efforts for justice. The article explores the gap between legal principles and geopolitical power, the challenges of enforcing international law, and the growing importance of legitimacy in international conflicts. It offers a critical assessment of how legal institutions, public opinion, and global solidarity interact in one of the defining crises of our time.
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Airport operators like Adani/GMR should not be allowed to control airlines by E A S Sarma https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/airport-operators-like-adani-gmr-should-not-be-allowed-to-control-airlines/ Former Union Secretary E. A. S. Sarma has written to Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan opposing any move to allow airport operators such as Adani and GMR to control airlines. He argues that existing ownership restrictions prevent conflicts of interest and protect fair competition in civil aviation. Sarma warns that relaxing these rules could strengthen corporate concentration at the expense of passengers and the public interest. The letter also calls for an independent judicial inquiry into what he describes as undue benefits already extended to the Adani Group, urging the government to uphold transparency, accountability, and established regulatory safeguards.
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Israeli Overnight Strikes Hit Several Areas Across Gaza Despite Ceasefire, Causing Widespread Damage by Quds News Network https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/israeli-overnight-strikes-hit-several-areas-across-gaza-despite-ceasefire-causing-widespread-damage/ Israeli overnight air strikes across the Gaza Strip caused widespread destruction despite the ceasefire, hitting homes, a mosque, and residential neighbourhoods after new displacement orders forced families to flee in darkness. Local reports say at least two people were killed, while many residents were left sleeping in the streets after losing their shelters. Gaza authorities say more than 1,180 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect, alleging thousands of violations. United Nations officials and humanitarian organisations continue to warn of ongoing civilian deaths, displacement, and worsening conditions as attacks persist across the besieged territory despite ceasefire commitments.
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How Human Ecology Education Can Counter Learned Social Hierarchies by Sandra Ericson https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/how-human-ecology-education-can-counter-learned-social-hierarchies/ Social hierarchies based on gender, race, appearance, and status are often treated as natural, yet they are learned through families, schools, institutions, and culture. Sandra Ericson examines how these assumptions shape opportunity, health, education, and democracy while reinforcing inequality across generations. The article argues that human ecology education offers a practical alternative by focusing on shared human needs, cooperation, critical thinking, and experiential learning rather than inherited social rank. It explores how schools can help dismantle discriminatory norms and prepare students to build more inclusive, resilient communities in a world facing deep social and ecological challenges.
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The Economics of Kindness: Guy Dauncey shares why we need to design economy as if life matters by Guy Dauncey https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/the-economics-of-kindness-guy-dauncey-shares-why-we-need-to-design-economy-as-if-life-matters/ Guy Dauncey argues that lasting prosperity depends less on private accumulation than on the strength of community life. Drawing on themes from his forthcoming book "The Economics of Kindness", he explores how libraries, public spaces, affordable housing, local ownership, and active civic participation create enduring forms of wealth. His vision places cooperation, care, and ecological responsibility at the centre of economic life, challenging systems that concentrate power and resources in a few hands. In a recent talk at Ecovillage Findhorn, Dauncey explains how communities can build resilience through shared investment, stronger relationships, and economic institutions designed to serve both people and nature.
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Devastating News: The Loss of Richard Heinberg by Asher Miller https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/devastating-news-the-loss-of-richard-heinberg/ The death of Richard Heinberg marks the loss of one of the most influential voices on energy, ecology, and the limits of economic growth. In this heartfelt tribute, Asher Miller reflects on Heinberg’s life, work, and enduring legacy as a writer, teacher, and colleague whose clarity, humility, and intellectual breadth shaped the thinking of millions. From explaining complex ecological realities to inspiring practical hope, Heinberg left an indelible mark on the global environmental movement. The article also invites readers to remember his life and recommit to the vision he championed: flourishing communities living within Earth’s ecological limits.
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Danger is never distant in Gaza’s orange zone by Donya Ahmad Abu Sitta https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/danger-is-never-distant-in-gazas-orange-zone/ For a family repeatedly displaced during the war in Gaza, finding a new home means moving into an area close to expanding Israeli-controlled territory. In this personal account, medical student Donya Ahmad Abu Sitta describes the search for shelter, the realities of living in a damaged house with limited water and basic services, and the constant presence of shelling, tanks and surveillance drones. Through everyday details rather than dramatic claims, the article documents how displacement reshapes ordinary life and how families adapt to conditions where insecurity has become routine and no place can be regarded as truly safe.
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Five years of exceptional measures in Tunisia: Systematic erosion of human rights and rule of law by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/five-years-of-exceptional-measures-in-tunisia-systematic-erosion-of-human-rights-and-rule-of-law/ Five years after Tunisia’s exceptional measures began, a new report by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor argues that temporary emergency powers have evolved into a lasting system of authoritarian rule. It documents the weakening of judicial independence, restrictions on free expression, mass arrests, unfair trials, pressure on civil society, and abuses against migrants and asylum seekers. The report also examines constitutional changes that concentrated power in the presidency and calls for renewed international scrutiny and accountability. This article reviews the report’s findings and their implications for human rights, democratic governance, and the rule of law in Tunisia.
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Can the Rules Be Rewritten? The Search for a Fairer Global Economy by Utkarsh Mishra https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/can-the-rules-be-rewritten-the-search-for-a-fairer-global-economy/ The global economic system has long been criticised for reinforcing unequal trade, debt, finance and governance. This article traces those concerns from the 1974 call for a New International Economic Order to current debates around BRICS, IMF reform, climate finance and alternative development institutions. It examines why demands for change have regained momentum, where new initiatives offer possibilities, and why structural reform remains difficult despite shifting economic realities. Rather than predicting outcomes, the article explores the competing interests, institutional constraints and changing balance of global power shaping the search for a more equitable international economic order.
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Private Mossad for Hire: Inside Black Cube’s Global Shadow Network by Feroze Mithiborwala https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/private-mossad-for-hire-inside-black-cubes-global-shadow-network/ Black Cube, an Israeli private intelligence firm staffed by former intelligence operatives, has repeatedly been linked to covert operations on behalf of powerful clients. From attempts to undermine reporting on Harvey Weinstein to alleged campaigns targeting officials involved in the Iran nuclear deal and anti-corruption investigators in Eastern Europe, its activities have raised concerns about the growing role of private espionage in politics, business, and diplomacy. This article examines documented cases involving the firm and considers what they reveal about the commercialization of intelligence and its implications for press freedom, democratic institutions, and international affairs.
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Coded to Struggle: What AI actually changes in Gig Work Management by Dr Marshal R https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/coded-to-struggle-what-ai-actually-changes-in-gig-work-management/ As AI becomes more deeply embedded in gig work, the biggest change is not increased surveillance but a shift toward predictive management. This article argues that platforms are moving beyond rule-based systems to models that anticipate worker behaviour, personalise decisions, and generate automated justifications that are difficult to challenge. Using a recent controversy involving an Urban Company service professional as a starting point, it examines how these systems reshape autonomy, accountability, and labour rights. It also outlines reforms that could make AI-driven workplace management more transparent, contestable, and fair for millions of platform workers.
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Making a Boat out of Fallen Leaves: Tagore in Translation by Zeenat Khan https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/making-a-boat-out-of-fallen-leaves-tagore-in-translation/ Rabindranath Tagore’s "Making a Boat out of Fallen Leaves" is a lyrical meditation on impermanence, surrender, and the quiet freedom of detachment. Through deceptively simple images—a fragile leaf boat, drifting clouds, fading mango blossoms, and the wandering wind—he transforms everyday moments into profound reflections on the human condition. The poem rejects the pursuit of fixed destinations, finding meaning instead in the journey itself and in trust toward life’s unfolding currents. Zeenat Khan’s translation preserves much of the poem’s gentle cadence and contemplative spirit, while her accompanying note illuminates its philosophical depth, making Tagore’s timeless vision accessible to contemporary readers.
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Trump Is The Anti-Christ, Our Resistance Is The Antidote—What Next? by Michael Albert https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/trump-is-the-anti-christ-our-resistance-is-the-antidote-what-next/ Michael Albert argues that Donald Trump represents more than a polarizing political figure, describing him as a symbol of an accelerating authoritarian turn in the United States. The article contends that passive opposition is insufficient and urges sustained civic engagement across workplaces, schools, communities, religious institutions, and public life. Rather than focusing solely on criticism, it outlines practical ways individuals can participate in collective resistance and strengthen democratic institutions. The essay presents a call for organized, long-term action to confront authoritarian politics and the social conditions that make such movements possible.
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Waiting for Justice: A Kafkaesque Protest by Anirudh Thakur https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/waiting-for-justice-a-kafkaesque-protest/ Kafka's "The Trial" provides the framework for examining contemporary concerns about justice, state power, and civic responsibility. The article argues that growing public participation in protests reflects fears about education, opportunity, and accountability rather than routine political mobilisation. It explores how education fosters critical thinking and democratic engagement, drawing on the political philosophy of John Locke to discuss the relationship between citizens and the state. By connecting literature, philosophy, and current events, the essay underscores the importance of transparency, the rule of law, and informed public participation in safeguarding democratic institutions and individual rights.
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Is It Just about AIPAC’s Money, or Does the US-Israel Rot Run Far Deeper? by Dr Ramzy Baroud https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/is-it-just-about-aipacs-money-or-does-the-us-israel-rot-run-far-deeper/ Growing criticism of Israel within the United States is reaching levels rarely seen in mainstream politics, yet Washington’s institutional support remains largely unchanged. This article examines recent incidents involving Congressman Ro Khanna and Vice President JD Vance alongside historical episodes such as the USS Liberty attack and the killing of Rachel Corrie. It argues that the resilience of the US-Israel alliance cannot be explained by lobbying alone, but reflects deeper political and institutional dynamics. The article contends that meaningful change will require a broader reassessment of American foreign policy and its long-standing relationship with Israel.
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The Politics of Deception and Double Standards: Who Is Really Jeopardising India’s Youth? by Asish Gupta https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/the-politics-of-deception-and-double-standards-who-is-really-jeopardising-indias-youth/ This article argues that the government’s response to the ongoing youth-led protests reflects a widening gap between democratic ideals and political practice. Drawing on the ideas of Hannah Arendt, John Stuart Mill, George Orwell, Alexis de Tocqueville, Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Acton, it examines the use of policing, criminal cases and administrative action against dissenting students. It contends that democracies are strengthened through dialogue rather than coercion and questions whether constitutional freedoms are being adequately protected. The article ultimately reflects on what the treatment of protest reveals about the health, accountability and future of Indian democracy.
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From Memes to the Maidan: Why India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Is New by Dr Prantik Basak and Ayushiba Jadeja https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/from-memes-to-the-maidan-why-indias-cockroach-protest-is-new/ The article examines the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led protest that evolved from online satire into a nationwide movement over examination leaks, unemployment and educational accountability. It argues that while the movement shares features with recent youth uprisings in Bangladesh and Nepal, India’s political context makes a similar outcome unlikely. The article explores how digital culture has reshaped student mobilisation, why autonomy from established political parties matters, and how student movements continue to serve as an important democratic check by bringing neglected public concerns into the national conversation.
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Who Wants War by Bharat Dogra https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/who-wants-war-2/ Bharat Dogra's two poems are direct, accessible appeals against the machinery of war and the human suffering it leaves behind. Using ordinary names from different cultures, he universalises the experience of conflict, reminding readers that children, workers, families and the elderly share the same hopes regardless of nationality. The first poem contrasts simple human desires with the greed and power that sustain militarism, while the second repeatedly urges readers to identify and confront the larger forces behind violence rather than accept war as inevitable. Their plain language is their strength, making the poems emotionally immediate, morally urgent and widely relatable.
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The US-Israeli axis wants simultaneous destruction of Iran and the Arab countries by Anisur Rahman https://countercurrents.org/2026/07/the-us-israeli-axis-wants-simultaneous-destruction-of-iran-and-the-arab-countries/ Anisur Rahman argues that the current US-Israeli strategy toward Iran is aimed at reshaping the Middle East through confrontation that could weaken both Iran and key Arab states. It contends that such a course risks wider regional destruction while advancing long-term geopolitical ambitions attributed to Israel and its allies. The author also examines the limits of US military and political strategy, the impact of domestic American politics, and shifting public opinion, particularly among younger voters. The piece concludes that a broader war would carry severe consequences for the region and could ultimately undermine US strategic objectives rather than strengthen them.
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