revue-de-presse

50 articles

December 23, 2008. Obama is not Martin Luther King

The text examines Obama’s choices regarding political appointees, highlighting neoliberal figures such as Robert Rubin, Lawrence Summers, and Timothy Geithner. It points out the connections between these advisors and neoliberal economic policies, particularly financial deregulation and economic crises. The article criticizes Obama’s approach, which is seen as little different from that of previous governments, despite promises of change.

Addition dated November 6, 2008

The article deals with the anecdote of Sarah Palin, candidate for the American vice-presidency, who was trapped by French-Canadian journalists.

The backup guru

The article mentions a discussion with Buddhists about the lamas' teachings and reincarnation.

Bush, Iran and the Bomb

Eric Laurent's book criticizes George W. Bush and his lack of curiosity and historical culture.

Zugzwang

The text addresses international tensions linked to Iran and the American military presence in the region.

Chernobyl My Love

The article reveals unknown details about the Chernobyl disaster, including the dispatch of a French robot to measure radioactivity.

Human rights, 1948

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the UN in 1948. It aims to promote respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

INTERNATIONALISATION

The Brazilian Minister of Education, Cristovam Buarque, opposes the internationalization of the Amazon as a Brazilian, but supports it as a humanist.

The Camp of the Assassins

The article explores revelations about historical figures such as de Gaulle and their role in controversial events.

Scholars for Reopen

The 'Scholars for Reopen' movement demands the reopening of the file on the September 11 attacks.