Why Trump’s Strategy for Iran Is Likely to Lead to War Why Trump’s Strategy for Iran Is Likely to Lead to War
His hopes for a “better deal” are based on the myth—partly encouraged by Obama—that sanctions forced Iran to come to terms in 2015.
May 23, 2018 / Trita Parsi
How Did the United States Abandon Diplomacy? How Did the United States Abandon Diplomacy?
Trump’s disregard for internationalism is destroying the American diplomatic tradition.
May 22, 2018 / Alfred McCoy
How Mohammed bin Salman Has Transformed Saudi Arabia How Mohammed bin Salman Has Transformed Saudi Arabia
In just a few years, the crown prince has seized unprecedented power and wealth, imposed brutal repression to silence critics, and furthered a reckless foreign policy.
May 21, 2018 / Rosie Bsheer
Playing Donald Trump for Peace Playing Donald Trump for Peace
How the Korean Peninsula could become a bright spot in a world gone mad.
May 21, 2018 / John Feffer
Israel’s Massacre of Palestinian Civilians Should Spark Horror—and Action Israel’s Massacre of Palestinian Civilians Should Spark Horror—and Action
It is long past time to end the blockade of Gaza—and to reckon with the one-state reality in which Palestinians and Israelis live.
May 18, 2018 / Ian S. Lustick
Ray McGovern on Gina Haspel, Torture, and His Recent Arrest Ray McGovern on Gina Haspel, Torture, and His Recent Arrest
The Army and CIA veteran wants to ask: “WTF?”
May 17, 2018 / Q&A / James Carden
From Jerusalem to Gaza: Amy Wilentz on Trump, Israel, and Palestine From Jerusalem to Gaza: Amy Wilentz on Trump, Israel, and Palestine
Every day, Trump makes the world less safe.
May 17, 2018 / Jon Wiener
Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre. Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre.
The targeting of unarmed demonstrators by snipers using high-velocity weapons was methodical, precise, and lethal.
May 17, 2018 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
John Bolton, Old Korea Hand John Bolton, Old Korea Hand
Bolton Picks Up the Hotline.
May 17, 2018 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
A New Embassy in Jerusalem, an Old Struggle in Gaza A New Embassy in Jerusalem, an Old Struggle in Gaza
Amy Wilentz on the American embassy in Israel, Rachel Kushner on The Mars Room, and Patricia J. Williams on the legacy of lynching.
May 17, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener