Israel and Hezbollah Are Girding for War—and the Next Round Could Be Horrific Israel and Hezbollah Are Girding for War—and the Next Round Could Be Horrific
Hezbollah has been steadily consolidating power and weapons—and some fighters maintain it played a role in shooting down an Israeli jet over Syria.
Apr 5, 2018 / Sulome Anderson
Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous
The president finally has the minions he wants: devoted and fervently militaristic.
Apr 5, 2018 / Danny Sjursen
Why the New Cold War Is So Dangerous Why the New Cold War Is So Dangerous
It increases the chances for a catastrophic war and could damage progressive hopes both here and in Russia.
Apr 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Russophobia in the New Cold War Russophobia in the New Cold War
Several factors make this US-Russian Cold War more dangerous than its predecessor—is “Russo-madness” one of them?
Apr 4, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why the Acquittal of Noor Salman May Be a Turning Point in the ‘War on Terror’ Why the Acquittal of Noor Salman May Be a Turning Point in the ‘War on Terror’
Finally, acquittal in a terrorism case is not considered a failure of the criminal-justice system.
Apr 4, 2018 / Karen J. Greenberg
The Pentagon Is Making Plans That Could Bring On Disaster The Pentagon Is Making Plans That Could Bring On Disaster
The Cold War is back, and with it comes tremendous risk of escalation and confrontation.
Apr 3, 2018 / Michael T. Klare
Why Does Adidas Sponsor Soccer Teams in Illegal Settlements? Why Does Adidas Sponsor Soccer Teams in Illegal Settlements?
A hundred and thirty Palestinian sports organizations have called on Adidas to stop branding teams in Israeli settlements.
Apr 2, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Donald Trump Is America’s Number-One Weapon Salesman Donald Trump Is America’s Number-One Weapon Salesman
And he couldn’t be prouder of the job he’s doing.
Apr 2, 2018 / William D. Hartung
Democrats Enlist to Serve, Protect, and Defend the Discredited Foreign-Policy Consensus Democrats Enlist to Serve, Protect, and Defend the Discredited Foreign-Policy Consensus
Meet the new Beltway group that seeks to protect and defend the bipartisan foreign-policy orthodoxy.
Apr 2, 2018 / James Carden
Remembering Les Payne (1941–2018) Remembering Les Payne (1941–2018)
Reflections on the journalism pathbreaker.
Mar 30, 2018 / Gene Seymour