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Roger McKenzie
FINANCIAL BONANZA: A Nato preferred Patriot surface to air missile system, in Croatia. It has helped fill the coffers of its US manufacturers Raytheon and Lockheed Martin whose order books are full and delivers set for 30 month wait / Pic: Sgt Alexandra Shea/CC
Arms Trade / 23 July 2026
23 July 2026

Today’s interconnected conflicts are enriching the arms industry while pushing the entire world towards permanent militarisation, argues ROGER McKENZIE

PAST INFORMS PRESENT: The Slavery Memorial in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, at the site of the former East African slave market was designed by Swedish artist Clara Sornas in 1998 / Pic: Kevin Harber/Flickr/CC
Features / 8 July 2026
8 July 2026

With the centenary of the UN Slavery Convention upon us, ROGER McKENZIE argues much needs to be done to rid us of all its contemporary manifestations

A group of people stands in shallow water as a cargo ship appears anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 30, 2026
Middle East / 1 July 2026
1 July 2026

The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had far-reaching consequences, including a boost to Pakistan’s regional standing, argues ROGER McKENZIE

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South Africa / 28 June 2026
28 June 2026
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Latin America attacks / 24 June 2026
24 June 2026
Imperialism / 23 June 2026
23 June 2026

ROGER McKENZIE takes a look at the Western military footprint in Africa — and the abundance of critical resources that motivates it