In Perspective

Snapshot of a War Against People and Nature: A Chronicle from Mexico

In Perspective In 2006, the former right-wing Mexican president, Felipe Calderón, decided to formalise a war on drugs to boost the economy and, thus, legitimate the new government after he defeated the progressive candidate, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, in a controversial election. Since then, the country has been exposed to terror of every type

By Inés Durán Matute

The Time Has Come

In Perspective It is evident that feminism has gained significant momentum in North America and Western Europe in recent years. However, concerns have arisen regarding the limitations to its radical potential due to the rise of neoliberalism and right-wing politics, which may have influenced the current feminist landscape

By Firoozeh Farvardin and Bahar Oghalai

Civil Society and Solidarity in Turkey After the Earthquakes

In Perspective In the second part of this essay, Ülker Sözen (Leipzig University) discusses Civil Society and Solidarity in Turkey 4 months After the Earthquakes, and interviews two activists from Feminist Solidarity for Disaster Relief

By Ülker Sözen

State and Society in Turkey after the Earthquakes: Initial Reflections

In Perspective Ülker Sözen lay out her initial observations and reflections about the state and society's responses in the aftermath of the massive disaster in Turkey

By Ülker Sözen

Making Russia Great Again?

In Perspective How the Kremlin suppressed Russian nationalists, but ended up pursuing their greatest ambition

By Alexander Tushkin