Is This the End of Rojava? Is This the End of Rojava?
The Kurdish region of northeast Syria was autonomous for seven years, but had to ask the Syrian government for protection after an invasion by Turkey.
Feb 18, 2020 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Mireille Court and Chris Den Hond
The Senate Rejects Outsourcing War Powers to Trump The Senate Rejects Outsourcing War Powers to Trump
Eight Republican senators join Democrats to declare that Trump has no authority to attack Iran without congressional approval.
Feb 14, 2020 / John Nichols
Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions
After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.
Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
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 / Between Us, We Cover the World / 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