CC Newsletter 06 June - From Gaza to the Climate Crisis: Defending Human Dignity in an Age of Power
COUNTERCURRENTS NEWSLETTER POSTED IN ITS ENTIRETY DUE TO IMPORTANT GLOBAL ISSUES... Dear Friend, This issue brings together reports and reflections from regions marked by war, displacement, environmental destruction, democratic erosion, and social resistance. From the continuing devastation in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and Lebanon to concerns over the widening conflict involving Iran, several articles examine the human consequences of militarism and the failure of international institutions to protect civilian lives. At the same time, contributors explore another defining challenge of our era: the ecological crisis. Articles on indigenous land rights, environmental education, AI data centres, and World Environment Day highlight the growing tensions between economic expansion, technological development, and environmental justice. The issue also turns to India, where debates over democracy, education, economic development, historical memory, religious freedom, and foreign...