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The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.

Feb 12, 2015 / Maria Margaronis

The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone

The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone

Greece’s new finance minister has studied a huge, functioning economy in incredible detail already—through an online multiplayer videogame.

Feb 12, 2015 / Helen Lewis

The Most Effective Foreign Policy Tool in the GOP’s Pocket Is an American Pipeline

The Most Effective Foreign Policy Tool in the GOP’s Pocket Is an American Pipeline The Most Effective Foreign Policy Tool in the GOP’s Pocket Is an American Pipeline

Keystone XL is part of a new colonial project—and Canada and Mexico are the frontiers.

Feb 12, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams

Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams Finally, Someone Pays for Iraq War Lies—Brian Williams

The sacrificial lamb for a decade of profit-driven tale-spinning.

Feb 12, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer

Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer Arming Ukraine Is Not the Answer

Stephen F. Cohen talks with Larry King about how Obama's Ukraine policy is threatening our national security.

Feb 11, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe

Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe

The crisis shows no signs of ending, and Egypt is no refuge. Europe must do more to take them in.

Feb 11, 2015 / Feature / Priyanka Motaparthy

Why Arming the Ukrainian Government Would Be Disastrous

Why Arming the Ukrainian Government Would Be Disastrous Why Arming the Ukrainian Government Would Be Disastrous

It would lead to more killing and end the last remnants of cooperation between Washington and Moscow.

Feb 11, 2015 / The Editors

Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress

Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress Netanyahu Dreams of Riding an Elephant Into Congress

The Israel PM’s visit can hardly get more outrageous.

Feb 11, 2015 / Eli Valley

How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu

How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu

Inking a deal with Iran soon would box the Israeli Prime Minister into denouncing a major foreign policy achievement.

Feb 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib

How a Migrant Worker’s Torture Exposed Hong Kong’s Underground Economy

How a Migrant Worker’s Torture Exposed Hong Kong’s Underground Economy How a Migrant Worker’s Torture Exposed Hong Kong’s Underground Economy

Domestic workers are demanding an end to slavery-like conditions in the homes of the Hong Kong rich.

Feb 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen

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