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Is there any benefit to be found in an unbroken record of waste, futility and shame? Only if lessons learned prevent a catastrophe in Iran.

A historian’s view of why political demands, past and present, have weighed on Turkish debates about the Armenian genocide.

As the US withdrawal looms, women’s rights advocates plan to carry on their fierce, lonely fight.

Ignore the jingoism, from politicians and the press—the tenth anniversary marks a tenth year from hell. 

In the global war on terror, collateral damage also happens at home—transforming families into enemies. 

Community members are concerned about Cornell’s partnership with Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, whose research and development help sustain Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land.

Few are asking the hard questions about what security we actually need—and how to keep track of the billions of dollars that the government pours into it.

The feel-good portrayal of the agency in 'Argo' glosses over its role in previously overthrowing Iran's democratically elected leader.

Two brilliant nominees, The Gatekeepers and 5 Broken Cameras, along with other recent documentaries, have deepened our understanding of the conflict.

How a CIA torture network was turned into the only gulag-free zone on earth.