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Sixty years after the Indonesian massacres targeting communists, fears of major powers intervening in domestic affairs are rekindled. The historical patterns suggest the United States may be revisiting old strategies in new contexts.
In her new book, Palestinian artist Samia Halabi sheds light on the Kafr Qasim massacre, considering it part of the ongoing Nakba and a systematic Israeli doctrine of killing. The book features a visual documentation of the tragic events that occurred in 1956.
In 1989, playwright <strong>Harold Pinter</strong> and director <strong>Jerry Schatzberg</strong> collaborated on a film that is now considered one of the most significant cinematic works addressing the Holocaust. Set to premiere in 2026, the film ignites widespread debate about how to approach this sensitive topic.
The President of the Basque Government, Imanol Pradales, has called for the famous painting Guernica by Pablo Picasso to be moved to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. This request is part of historical memory efforts and comes amid the Spanish government's refusal due to preservation concerns.
Argentina is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the military coup that led to a seven-year dictatorship, while memorial centers are facing severe funding shortages. President Javier Milei, who took office three years ago, has cut the human rights budget, negatively impacting national memory.