Trump’s Iran War Could Be an Even Bigger Catastrophe Than Iraq Trump’s Iran War Could Be an Even Bigger Catastrophe Than Iraq
Remarkably, Trump seems on the verge of outdoing George W. Bush in reckless, stupid militarism.
Feb 23, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Inside the Iran War Industry Inside the Iran War Industry
Using an old playbook with powerful new tools, it may be closer than ever to turning a US–Iran war into reality.
Feb 19, 2026 / Jamal Abdi
The Cost of US Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties The Cost of US Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties
How going it alone reduces our own sovereignty.
Feb 18, 2026 / Aaron S.J. Zelinsky
The Munich Security Conference Marks the End of the US-Led Order The Munich Security Conference Marks the End of the US-Led Order
US politicians flooded the summit—but Europe no longer sees the United States as a reliable partner.
Feb 17, 2026 / Carol Schaeffer
Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance
The iconic civil rights leader, who has died at 84, made anti-war and pro-diplomacy politics central to his presidential bids and his lifelong activism.
Feb 17, 2026 / Obituary / John Nichols
Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel Why LeBron James Ignores Genocide and Stands With Israel
The basketball great once said he wanted to be like Muhammad Ali. He can’t do that and shrug off Israeli war crimes.
Feb 17, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question” The Long Shadow of the “Jewish Question”
After the Holocaust, Israel was hailed as the solution to an essentially antisemitic debate. Now, as another genocide unfolds—in Gaza—Jews are once again questioning the question....
Feb 16, 2026 / Feature / Joseph Dana
JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus JD Vance: A Prisoner of the Caucasus
The vice president’s trip adds fuel to regional fires.
Feb 13, 2026 / Pietro A. Shakarian