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The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States

The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States

The historic US nuclear testing site is taking its case for disarmament to the International Court of Justice.

Jan 26, 2015 / Peter Weiss

Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert?

Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert? Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert?

Israeli companies are using the lessons they’ve learned occupying Gaza to militarize the US border.

Jan 26, 2015 / Todd Miller and Gabriel Matthew Schivone

3 Minutes Until We All Die

3 Minutes Until We All Die 3 Minutes Until We All Die

The scientists at the Doomsday Clock say that failed political leadership on climate change and nuclear weapons endangers “every person on earth.”

Jan 23, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard

Bibi Netanyahu Has Set a New Record for Chutzpah

Bibi Netanyahu Has Set a New Record for Chutzpah Bibi Netanyahu Has Set a New Record for Chutzpah

With his latest crass interference in US politics, he may have dug a deep hole for himself—and for America’s Israel lobby.

Jan 23, 2015 / M.J. Rosenberg

The French Fry Fox

The French Fry Fox The French Fry Fox

Who are the surrender monkeys now?

Jan 23, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Cambodia’s Garment Workers Aren’t Backing Down

Cambodia’s Garment Workers Aren’t Backing Down Cambodia’s Garment Workers Aren’t Backing Down

Amid management intimidation, police violence and government disinterest, the movement is still pushing for better working conditions and fair compensation.

Jan 23, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Haiti’s Political Earthquake

Haiti’s Political Earthquake Haiti’s Political Earthquake

Five years after the devastating earthquake, has Haiti fallen into de facto dictatorship?

Jan 22, 2015 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

Ukraine Is in a Fog of War

Ukraine Is in a Fog of War Ukraine Is in a Fog of War

Stephen Cohen on continued conflict in Ukraine.

Jan 22, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering

Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering

No matter who wins the presidency, we can count on the re-election of two words: “more war.”

Jan 22, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism

France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism

Poverty in France’s Muslim communities should elicit public dismay, and not just because it’s among the factors that may have motivated Charlie Hebdo’s attackers.

Jan 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen

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