‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia ‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia
Incessant Kremlin-baiting of President Trump is risking a Cuban missile–like crisis that he, unlike JFK in 1962, may not be permitted to resolve peacefully.
Apr 18, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Trump Just Launched Another Illegal Attack Against Syria Trump Just Launched Another Illegal Attack Against Syria
Administration hard-liners are putting US national-security interests in grave jeopardy.
Apr 16, 2018 / James Carden
American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma
There is no legal justification for the current US troop presence in Syria, let alone additional air strikes.
Apr 13, 2018 / Editorial / Phyllis Bennis
Congress Needs to Cancel Trump’s Blank Check for War Congress Needs to Cancel Trump’s Blank Check for War
Barbara Lee is still right: The president has no authority to strike Syria without congressional authorization.
Apr 13, 2018 / John Nichols
Life Under Bombardment in Syria’s Douma Life Under Bombardment in Syria’s Douma
“I feel I am living in a grave, forgotten.”
Apr 12, 2018 / no-paywall / Marwa Awad
Israel and Hezbollah Are Girding for War—and the Next Round Could Be Horrific Israel and Hezbollah Are Girding for War—and the Next Round Could Be Horrific
Hezbollah has been steadily consolidating power and weapons—and some fighters maintain it played a role in shooting down an Israeli jet over Syria.
Apr 5, 2018 / Sulome Anderson
The Saudi Crown Prince Auditions for Trump as ‘Policeman of the Middle East’ The Saudi Crown Prince Auditions for Trump as ‘Policeman of the Middle East’
But with friends like this—a repressive monarch, a war criminal, and a sectarian ideologue—who needs enemies?
Mar 20, 2018 / Juan Cole
‘The New York Times’ Has a War-Coverage Problem ‘The New York Times’ Has a War-Coverage Problem
Why doesn’t the newspaper connect the dots in the “Global War on Terror”?
Mar 20, 2018 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again. Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again.
The conflict, having long since fallen into the hands of foreigners, is flying along on its second wind.
Mar 15, 2018 / Feature / Charles Glass
Where Are the Syrians Kidnapped by ISIS? Where Are the Syrians Kidnapped by ISIS?
The extremist group detained more than 7,000. Now, after the liberation of Raqqa, family members are searching for their loved ones.
Mar 9, 2018 / Loubna Mrie