Iraqis Want Iran and the US Out Iraqis Want Iran and the US Out
The US and Iran have de facto collaborated in and over Iraq for decades. Iraqis are now protesting against both.
Feb 12, 2020 / Gilbert Achcar
Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team
Despite the turmoil of impeachment, the neocons are back in the driver’s seat in Washington.
Jan 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer
What’s New About Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan? Only the Blunt Crudity of Its Racism. What’s New About Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan? Only the Blunt Crudity of Its Racism.
From the administration’s perspective, Palestinian suffering doesn’t count because Palestinians themselves don’t count.
Jan 30, 2020 / Saree Makdisi
‘Parasite’ Has Opened American Eyes to South Korea’s Reality ‘Parasite’ Has Opened American Eyes to South Korea’s Reality
Now we need a film to cut through US myths about the North.
Jan 24, 2020 / Tim Shorrock
The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump The Orchestrated Chaos of US Foreign Policy Under Trump
America’s disturbingly well-oiled war machine is being taken to the extreme under the current administration.
Jan 24, 2020 / Danny Sjursen
Stumbling Toward Doomsday Stumbling Toward Doomsday
With the Doomsday Clock now set to 100 seconds to midnight, elder statesmen and scientists urge action.
Jan 23, 2020 / James Carden
The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis The US Sanctions on Iran Are Causing a Major Humanitarian Crisis
There has been a catastrophic drop in living standards, and the deterioration in public health warrants immediate action by the international community.
Jan 21, 2020 / Ahmad Jalalpour
The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering
His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.
Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi
Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan
President Trump’s reckless threats to escalate the Afghan War could lead to the killing of tens of millions of civilians.
Jan 10, 2020 / Nick Turse