Stephen Zunes

Jan 17, 2025 | fairobserver.com | Stephen Zunes |Claire Whitaker |Atul Singh |Ankita M. Kumar

The recent passing of former US President Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024, has prompted widespread praise for his post-presidency humanitarian work. His efforts have rightfully earned him recognition as a peacemaker and global advocate for human rights. Carter’s efforts after leaving office earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Democrats and Republicans alike have lauded them. However, this acclaim should not obscure Carter’s presidency itself.

Jan 10, 2025 | inthesetimes.com | Stephen Zunes

The recent passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has led to some well-deserved praise of his legacy, particularly in regard to his exemplary service as a peacemaker and humanitarian since leaving the White House in 1981. During his post-presidency, he was also subjected to heavy criticism for his willingness to speak out against military intervention and the support for repressive governments offered by successive administrations of both parties.

Jan 2, 2025 | progressive.org | Stephen Zunes

The late President Jimmy Carter was not a particularly progressive President, but his exemplary service as a peacemaker and humanitarian since leaving office has resulted in an outpouring of heartfelt tributes following his death at the age of 100 on December 28.

Dec 5, 2024 | progressive.org | Stephen Zunes

The Biden Administration and bipartisan leaders of Congress have launched a full-scale attack against the integrity of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its November 21 indictments of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif on war crimes, including crimes against humanity.

Oct 8, 2024 | newlinesmag.com | Stephen Zunes

Despite signs that the vice president would pursue a less belligerent policy than her boss, his handling of Israel risks a repeat of 1968 — and could cost her the presidency President Joe Biden’s continued support for Israel’s far-right government, including his refusal to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to the U.S. cease-fire proposal for Gaza put forward in May and his failure to demand an end to Israel’s ever-widening warfare, has not only led to the loss of countless...