Ariana Yekrangi
2025
A domestic army in pictures: Inside the far-right art of ICE's recruitment ads
ICE’s new recruitment posters deliberately echo 1940s wartime propaganda, and the message is clear: we are at war with immigrant
The ceasefire lie: How Trump’s plan turned genocide into a PR triumph
While Israel continued its killing, Trump’s 'ceasefire' served as an effective cover-up, with our media helping to manufacture the illusion.
A trap disguised as peace: Trump's Gaza plan is an ultimatum for surrender
Trump's deal offers no accountability for genocide, no end to apartheid and no justice for victims. It is a blueprint for continued colonial repression and permanent Israeli impunity.
The day the UN walked out of New York: How the UN lost its will to defy the US
In 1988, the UN forced Washington to its knees by moving to Geneva so Yasser Arafat could speak. Today, as the US blocks Palestinian leaders and arms Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Assembly stays silent. Has the UN lost its courage?
'The prophets of annihilation': Inside the movement that sees genocide as god's will
For millions of Christian Zionists, the annihilation of Palestinians is not a crime to be condemned, but a sacred prophecy to be fulfilled. This is the story of the theological engine driving the war on Gaza.
The Zionist experiment has failed: it must be abolished
Far from an aberration, Israel’s genocide is the fulfilment of its design. The era of two-state fantasies is over. Only a single, secular republic offers justice.
2024
‘Held Hostage No More’: Harris, Democrats and the Price of Betrayal
Harris’s defeat is no tragedy; it’s a sliver of justice, a rare rebuke from voters who refuse to reward American indifference to suffering abroad.
‘Reaping what you sow’: Why Trump’s assassination attempt is unworthy to steal headlines
The shooting in Pennsylvania is the fruit of the toxic tree Trump, and consecutive US administrations, have cultivated. It's time our headlines focus on what actually matters.
“We’ve seen this before”: Inside Israel’s war on truth, journalists and the free media
Amidst rising violence and a tightening grip on truth, Israel's aggressive campaign against journalists mirrors tactics used by history's most oppressive regimes.
‘Embracing genocide’: How Iranian monarchists are championing Israel's deadly onslaught on Palestine
What compels one of the largest Iranian opposition groups, itself victim to despotism, to align with a state engaged in systematic oppression of Palestinians? A desperate bid for relevance.
Looking away from Gaza will not assuage our conscience; only action will
A genocide in Palestine is unfolding right before our eyes, a saga of despair and devastation that many in the West, cocooned in a bubble of comfort and convenience, choose to ignore.
To be or not to be European alone — The Gordian Magazine
Welcome to the February issue of The Gordian Magazine. In this edition, we venture into the depths of a question that has, for centuries, puzzled and provoked: "To be or not to be European alone". As we stand at the crossroads of history, the fabric of our collective identity is being stretched and tested by the forces of nationalism and globalisation, each tugging in its direction.
'No place for the politicisation of aid': Why the West's UNRWA fund cuts are nakedly political
While accountability for wrongdoing of UNRWA is necessary, collective punishment that exacerbates the suffering of the vulnerable is neither just nor effective.
Julia Hartley-Brewer's racism is a common reality for brown man - I know, having experienced it firsthand
Julia Hartley-Brewer's sexist and racist remarks to her guest, Mustafa Barghouti, reflect a troubling norm in many workplaces.
2023
Frail and Ambiguous Words: How Diplomacy Hinders Peace in Gaza
In the UN's high-stakes negotiations, a pivotal linguistic duel over 'cessation' versus 'suspension' casts Gaza's fate into uncertainty.
UN-aligned's 2023 Annual General Meeting
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to all our members for the UN-aligned 2023 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, December 14th, 2023.
Nepal's National Parks: A Conservation Success Shadowed by Local Struggles
In Nepal, majestic national parks thrive as sanctuaries for wildlife, but for the local communities grappling with restricted access, human rights abuses and the stark reality of living on the edge of wilderness, the path to harmonious coexistence remains fraught with challenges.
Voices That Shape Nations
Voices that shape us are all around us. In this issue of The Gordian magazine, we delve into the profound influence of diverse cultures and communities in the process of nation-building. From the tranquil mountains of Tibet to the vibrant streets of India, each article illuminates the unique contributions and challenges faced by these distinct groups in shaping the tapestry of our global society. This issue features articles by Alexander Stoney, Amy Church, Sunil Kumar Pariyar, Ellen Jones, Omar Alansari-Kreger and Carla Pietrobattista. The Editors are Ariana Yekrangi and Adrian Liberto.
How Tibet's Peaceful Nation-Building Challenges Chinese Rule
Despite relentless conquests, the struggle for Tibet’s sovereignty extends beyond the protection of its heritage; it's a fight for the nation's very spirit, enduring as the mountains that embrace it.
Bombing Civilian Areas & Killing Children is Wrong. Even for Revenge, Especially for Revenge
Two wrongs don't make a right, particularly when the price is measured in the lives of children and the fabric of communities torn asunder.
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