John Kerry’s Next Challenge John Kerry’s Next Challenge
Confronting the war party on Ukraine
Jul 21, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Luther the Anger Translator No Longer Needed as Obama Fights for the Iranian Deal Luther the Anger Translator No Longer Needed as Obama Fights for the Iranian Deal
Obama’s impatience with the stagecraft of the White House press conference hints at a long overdue rhetorical change.
Jul 17, 2015 / Leslie Savan
The Real Promise of the US-Iran Agreement The Real Promise of the US-Iran Agreement
Yes, it will prevent Iran from developing nukes. But it could also transform the Middle East, bringing order and peace to a region falling into chaos.
Jul 16, 2015 / Editorial / The Editors
Can Washington and Tehran Finally Escape Their Pathological Past? Can Washington and Tehran Finally Escape Their Pathological Past?
Yes, but only if they begin behaving like responsible governments instead of causes.
Jul 15, 2015 / Juan Cole
With the Nuclear Deal, the US and Iran Start a New Chapter With the Nuclear Deal, the US and Iran Start a New Chapter
Diplomacy prevailed over warmongering. But reactionary forces on all sides are still trying to scuttle the deal.
Jul 14, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Tell Congress: Do Not Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran Tell Congress: Do Not Sabotage Diplomacy With Iran
Members of Congress are threatening to sabotage the historic deal with Iran—a move that risks bringing us closer to war.
Jul 14, 2015 / no-paywall / NationAction
On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums
Benjamin Netanyahu opts to welcome a likely Iran nuclear deal with a silly propaganda cartoon, exposing himself as the real joke.
Jul 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib
How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President How Obama Went From Being a Peace Candidate to a War President
Critics call him timid, but the president’s foreign policy has often been too aggressive—even at the risk of our long-term national interests.
Jun 2, 2015 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger
Why the Deal With Iran Is Worth Fighting For Why the Deal With Iran Is Worth Fighting For
It will not only forestall a Mideast arms race; it could lead to resolution of a number of other regional crises.
Apr 14, 2015 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare
Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal? Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal?
Yes, despite claims to the contrary by pols and pundits.