War and Peace

Palestine Demolitions Israel

The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem

Destruction at this scale and visibility cannot be understood without grasping its political message; in fact, the scale and visibility are the message.

Aug 6, 2019 / Jeff Halper

Nuclear missile

In Memoriam: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dies at 32 In Memoriam: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dies at 32

The INF Treaty is survived by New START, but it too is in danger.

Aug 2, 2019 / Matt Korda

US Soldiers Afghanistan

Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War? Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War?

Like Vietnam, the Afghan war should have never been fought, will never be won, and should be ended as soon as possible.

Jul 29, 2019 / Danny Sjursen

Why Americans Should Support BDS

Why Americans Should Support BDS Why Americans Should Support BDS

Inspired by the civil rights and anti-apartheid movements, it calls for Palestinian liberation on terms of full equality with Israelis and categorically opposes all forms of racism...

Jul 29, 2019 / Omar Barghouti

Can a New Think Tank Put a Stop to Endless War?

Can a New Think Tank Put a Stop to Endless War? Can a New Think Tank Put a Stop to Endless War?

The Quincy Institute will attempt to radically rewrite the DC foreign policy playbook.

Jul 29, 2019 / Feature / David Klion

Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right

Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right

Sanders is the only one who has incorporated into his platform the ideas and strategies of peace activists.

Jul 26, 2019 / Tim Shorrock

Mike Pompeo Iran

Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War

In response to devastating US sanctions, Iran is choosing confrontation over surrender.

Jul 25, 2019 / Tony Karon

Volodymyr Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Landslide Victory in Ukraine May Become a Slippery Slope Volodymyr Zelensky’s Landslide Victory in Ukraine May Become a Slippery Slope

The new president must heal enormous social distrust if he doesn’t want to go the way of the previous administration.

Jul 25, 2019 / Nicolai N. Petro

Ukrainian flag

Peace in Ukraine? Peace in Ukraine?

The friends and foes of a Kiev-Moscow settlement.

Jul 24, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Donald Trump

Trump Cannot Declare War—Especially on Iran—Without Congress Trump Cannot Declare War—Especially on Iran—Without Congress

While Trump keeps sending mixed signals about Iran, the House has sent a clear one: It is Congress, not the president, that has the power to declare war.

Jul 23, 2019 / John Nichols

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