International Movement for a Just World

15/06/2026

What happens when political power operates without accountability?

In this provocative article, economist Jeffrey Sachs argues that the actions of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu should be examined through the lens of international law, human rights, and the consequences of war. Whether one agrees with his conclusions or not, the piece raises important questions about leadership, conflict, and global responsibility.

Read the article and share your thoughts.

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/netanyahu-trump-psychopaths-war-criminals

15/06/2026

🌍 Online Lecture Series

Civilizational Dialogue and the Advancement of Medicinal Knowledge and Practices

Join us for an insightful discussion on how dialogue among civilizations has contributed to the development of medical knowledge and healthcare practices throughout history.

🎙 Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Siddiqi
Eminent Professor & Former Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), India

🎤 Chair of the Session:
Dr. Hyzan Mohd Yusof
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia

📅 Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (IST)
🕙 Malaysia Time: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM (MYT)
💻 Platform: Google Meet

👥 Open to:
• Academicians and researchers
• Students of history, civilization and social studies
• Policy thinkers and intellectuals
• Civil society members
• Anyone interested in dialogue, diversity and harmony

✅ Registration is free but mandatory.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/yU8TJzYRGYmjaK4E8

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

YOU’RE INVITED TO A WEBINAR TITLED:

Disrupting the Narratives on the West Asian War

Organized by MLN (Movement for Liberation from Nakba)

Join us for a critical discussion on the American-Israeli assault on Iran, the collapse of international legal norms, rising global tensions, and what these developments mean for Palestine, the Middle East, and the future of the international order.

Featuring Distinguished Speakers:
* Dr. Chandra Muzaffar
* Prof. Ilan Pappé
* Ms. Mariam Barghouti
* Ms. Phyllis Bennis

Moderator:
* Prof Junaid S. Ahmad

📅 Date: 19 June 2026

🕒 Time:
* London, United Kingdom — 1:00 PM BST
* South Africa — 2:00 PM SAST
* Gaza, Palestine — 3:00 PM EEST
* New Delhi, India — 5:30 PM IST
* Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — 8:00 PM MYT
* Melbourne, Australia — 10:00 PM AEST
* Auckland, New Zealand — 12:00 AM NZST (20 June 2026)

🔗 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bsgjqOQDQf6XReURDxcaIw

We look forward to your participation!

11/06/2026

10 Years After Iraq: 10 Catastrophes of War

In March 2013, Dr. Chandra Muzaffar reflected on the devastating consequences of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Beyond the battlefield, the war left behind immense human suffering, damaged infrastructure, economic hardship, sectarian divisions, and profound questions about international law and accountability.

As Dr. Chandra wrote:

"The invasion and occupation of Iraq was, right from the outset, a blatant violation of international law."

And:

"They remain free — a shameful blot on the collective conscience of the human family."

Thirteen years later, these questions remain relevant as the world continues to grapple with war, justice, and human dignity.

Read, reflect, and share your thoughts.

09/06/2026

IRAN: THE PRICE OF RESISTANCE

Written in January 2012, this article by Dr. Chandra Muzaffar examines the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran, sanctions, regional power struggles, and the broader question of resistance to global hegemony.

Although published more than a decade ago, many of the issues discussed—sovereignty, foreign intervention, energy politics, and the shifting balance of global power—remain relevant today.

As with all historical analyses, readers are encouraged to consider the article within the context of its time while reflecting on how subsequent developments may have shaped the issues it raises.

09/06/2026

Passports, Prisons, and Palestine: Pakistan's Paper War on Zionism

In this powerful essay, Prof. Junaid S. Ahmad challenges the idea that Pakistan's refusal to recognize Israel automatically reflects principled anti-Zionism.

He argues that the real question is not what is written in a passport, but whether a state genuinely confronts the structures of power, dependency, repression, and imperial influence that sustain injustice.

"The issue, then, is not whether Pakistan will recognize Israel. The deeper question is whether Pakistan will ever recognize its own people."

Read and reflect.

06/06/2026

WAR IN WANA: A THREAT TO HUMANITY

Any conflict in West Asia and North Africa (WANA) is not merely a regional issue — it is a threat to global peace and stability.

As the meeting point of Asia, Africa, and Europe, and home to some of the world's most strategic waterways and energy resources, WANA has long been at the centre of geopolitical rivalries, foreign interventions, and devastating wars.

Millions have suffered from conflicts driven by power struggles, occupation, resource competition, and sectarian divisions. The consequences extend far beyond the region, affecting humanity as a whole.

"It is the responsibility of the entire human family to ensure that war does not break out in that region."

Read and reflect on this important analysis by Chandra Muzaffar.

05/06/2026

Are we witnessing the rise of a dictatorship of the mediocre?

The greatest threat to humanity may not be technology, foreign enemies, or even war itself.

It may be the steady elevation of leaders who lack wisdom, integrity, and accountability—while institutions designed to restrain them grow weaker.

Askiah Adam's latest commentary examines the crisis of leadership, democracy, war, and the role of money in shaping political power.

What happens when mediocrity gains control of extraordinary power?