Armed Conflicts

The Syrian War’s Women Refugees Face a Particularly Harsh Exile

The Syrian War’s Women Refugees Face a Particularly Harsh Exile The Syrian War’s Women Refugees Face a Particularly Harsh Exile

In Iraq, Lebanon, and other countries in the region, Syrian women are still under siege.

Nov 7, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Yemen Bombing

The United States May Be Guilty of War Crimes in Yemen The United States May Be Guilty of War Crimes in Yemen

The Saudi air campaign is targeting schools, hospitals, markets—and US military support makes it all possible.

Nov 3, 2016 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare

Putin 2016

The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin

The personal vilification of Russia’s president is propelling the new Cold War toward hot war, poisoning American politics, and degrading US media.

Nov 2, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Offensive to retake Mosul

Will the Reconquest of Mosul Lead to the Breakup of Iraq? Will the Reconquest of Mosul Lead to the Breakup of Iraq?

The Arab world is divided, often along sectarian lines, on what to expect. 

Oct 31, 2016 / Juan Cole

Anti-Regime Syria Rally

The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended. The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended.

The left is profoundly divided over the conflict, but we should at least agree on a set of principles to end it.

Oct 31, 2016 / Feature / Phyllis Bennis

Iran Contra Affair

Iran/Contra Was the Prototype for Post-Vietnam Imperial Adventure Iran/Contra Was the Prototype for Post-Vietnam Imperial Adventure

On the 30th anniversary, we can see that it was an ideological project, with the New Right reasserting the righteousness of militarism and markets.

Oct 25, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

No Matter Who Wins the Election, Military Spending Is Here to Stay No Matter Who Wins the Election, Military Spending Is Here to Stay

The military-industrial complex is alive and well, and it’s gobbling up your tax dollars.

Oct 25, 2016 / William D. Hartung

Hillary Clinton CAP

Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors. Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors.

War is first and foremost a profitable racket.

Oct 25, 2016 / Dennis Kucinich

Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden and the Unfinished Business of Democracy Tom Hayden and the Unfinished Business of Democracy

Though an irreplaceable voice for peace has been silenced, his vision will live on.

Oct 24, 2016 / Back Issues / The Nation

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / Editorial / The Nation

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