Liam Meisner

While the Worker's Party under Lula was able to bring together an impressive coalition who all shared a common goal in creating a more equal society, Bolsonaro's base has no such unifying objective. Their aim was to topple the status quo,…
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All in all, the Catalan question has thrown a wrench into Spanish politics, and Podemos are the ones who have suffered the worst. Their support levels are falling and the prospect of a more emboldened, radical right-wing government than the…
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As the US government pushes regime change in Venezuela, it has emphasized the long-asserted narrative that the Venezuelan government is connected to global terror networks. The narrative not only works to legitimize US activities in the…
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Trump's plan for the United States' withdrawal from Syria has left everyone uncertain as to what comes next. The Kurdish YPG-lead Syrian Democratic Forces now face the threat of a Turkish invasion, but they also face opportunity, as the…
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There is a saying in Lebanese politics—If you think you understand Lebanon, it is because someone has not explained it to you properly. Nonetheless, it is important to try to contextualize the fascinatingly complex Lebanese political scene…
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On March 14 of this year, Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco was shot dead. An activist for the left-wing Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL), Franco was an outspoken socialist, feminist, and advocate against homophobia and police…
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