‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer ‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer
The Post is coming down hard against Russia’s operations in Syria.
Oct 5, 2015 / James Carden
Why Syrian Refugees in Turkey Are Leaving for Europe Why Syrian Refugees in Turkey Are Leaving for Europe
“Maybe you’ll see a picture of me floating on one of those little boats.”
Sep 28, 2015 / Omar Ghabra
How Many Wars Is the US Really Fighting? How Many Wars Is the US Really Fighting?
Hint: the answer is way more than you think.
Sep 24, 2015 / Ask Dr. Marc / Nick Turse
Long Before the Refugee Crisis, the World’s Powers Had Failed the People of Syria Long Before the Refugee Crisis, the World’s Powers Had Failed the People of Syria
It’s time for the US and Russia to stop treating Syria like a chess game.
Sep 24, 2015 / Rula Jebreal
Nothing Is Inevitable in Politics Anymore Nothing Is Inevitable in Politics Anymore
The rise of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump reveals what is hopeful—and troubling—about this political moment.
Sep 21, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Are Iran and Russia Risking Their Own Vietnam in Syria? Are Iran and Russia Risking Their Own Vietnam in Syria?
There are growing reports that Iranian troops, not just advisers, have joined Hezbollah in defending the Assad regime—backed by an increasing Russian military presence.
Sep 15, 2015 / Juan Cole
How Xenophobia Could Ruin the Best Thing About the EU How Xenophobia Could Ruin the Best Thing About the EU
If the European Union can’t agree on a common resettlement policy for refugees, one of its signal achievements—open borders among member nations—could disappear.
Sep 14, 2015 / Daniel Trilling
Tell the United States to Accept More Refugees and Asylum-Seekers From Syria Tell the United States to Accept More Refugees and Asylum-Seekers From Syria
Join The Nation, Katrina vanden Heuvel, and MoveOn in calling on the United States to take in more Syrian refugees.
Sep 10, 2015 / no-paywall / NationAction
This Is What Greece’s Refugee Crisis Really Looks Like This Is What Greece’s Refugee Crisis Really Looks Like
“Thanks to God I have made it here. I am free, I am alive!”
Sep 1, 2015 / Jesse Rosenfeld
The Civilian Toll From the War Against ISIS Is Unacceptable. Why Isn’t the Press Covering It? The Civilian Toll From the War Against ISIS Is Unacceptable. Why Isn’t the Press Covering It?
The US-led bombing campaign has killed hundreds, according to one comprehensive report. The Pentagon admits to two.
Aug 25, 2015 / Sara Rathod