War and Peace

Erdogan’s Revenge and the Kurdish Dilemma

Erdogan’s Revenge and the Kurdish Dilemma Erdogan’s Revenge and the Kurdish Dilemma

After 4,000 years of continuous habitation, there is no Kurdish presence left in Afrin.

Apr 25, 2018 / Maurice Glasman

Border Patrol US/Mexico

Over 7,000 Bodies Have Been Found at the US-Mexican Border Since the ’90s Over 7,000 Bodies Have Been Found at the US-Mexican Border Since the ’90s

And that’s an underestimate.

Apr 24, 2018 / Todd Miller

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Rand Paul, Surrender Monkey Rand Paul, Surrender Monkey

He betrayed the Constitution and his constituents. Perhaps most tragically, he betrayed himself.

Apr 24, 2018 / John Nichols

John Bolton at a cabinet meeting with Donald Trump

Trump Is Discarding Laws and Assembling a War Cabinet. What Could Go Wrong? Trump Is Discarding Laws and Assembling a War Cabinet. What Could Go Wrong?

Congress needs to immediately check an out-of-control president.

Apr 23, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

The Secret Daniel Ellsberg Really Worries About

The Secret Daniel Ellsberg Really Worries About The Secret Daniel Ellsberg Really Worries About

The author and former military analyst tells The Nation that it’s still US policy to launch a first-strike nuclear attack.

Apr 20, 2018 / Q&A / Mark Hertsgaard

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‘The Forced Displacement of Palestinians Never Truly Ended’ ‘The Forced Displacement of Palestinians Never Truly Ended’

As Israel celebrates its 70th anniversary, a child and grandchild of exiled Palestinian reflects on the Nakba.

Apr 19, 2018 / George Bisharat

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Letters From the May 14, 2018, Issue Letters From the May 14, 2018, Issue

A worthy tribute… Beyond the border of cruelty… What took so long?…

Apr 19, 2018 / Our Readers

Red Square in Moscow

‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia ‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia

Incessant Kremlin-baiting of President Trump is risking a Cuban missile–like crisis that he, unlike JFK in 1962, may not be permitted to resolve peacefully.

Apr 18, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Syrian soldier US airstrike

Trump’s Attack on Syria Shows the US Still Considers Itself a Global Policeman Trump’s Attack on Syria Shows the US Still Considers Itself a Global Policeman

Whatever the stated rationale for the air strikes, the bottom line is that they are a violation of international law and of our own Constitution.

Apr 17, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Syrian soldier US airstrike

Trump Just Launched Another Illegal Attack Against Syria Trump Just Launched Another Illegal Attack Against Syria

Administration hard-liners are putting US national-security interests in grave jeopardy.

Apr 16, 2018 / James Carden

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