December 11, 1981: The Salvadoran Army Murders More Than 800 Civilians in El Mozote December 11, 1981: The Salvadoran Army Murders More Than 800 Civilians in El Mozote
“President Reagan certified to Congress that the government of El Salvador was making ‘a concerted and significant effort’ to respect human rights.”
Dec 11, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia US and NATO Double Down on the Cold War Versus Russia
In the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, Washington and Brussels still reject a coalition with Moscow against international terrorism.
Dec 9, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Who’s Ready for the Next World War? Who’s Ready for the Next World War?
Washington is convinced of the need for a broader military intervention in the Middle East, but that choice will mean a multi-generational, trillion-dollar war.
Dec 3, 2015 / Andrew J. Bacevich
A Time for Fateful Decisions A Time for Fateful Decisions
Great powers, current and would-be political leaders, and opinion-shapers must now decide: with or versus Russia against terrorism.
Dec 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Ukraine and Crimea: A Report From the Front Ukraine and Crimea: A Report From the Front
Grassroots activists in Kiev want democracy, social justice, and an end to corruption. If the peace agreement holds, they just might have a chance.
Nov 25, 2015 / Mary Kaldor
The Temptation of Expanding US Military Involvement The Temptation of Expanding US Military Involvement
Only a political effort involving countries and peoples in the region will defeat the Islamic State.
Nov 24, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Broad Coalition of Okinawans Says No to a New US Marine Corps Base A Broad Coalition of Okinawans Says No to a New US Marine Corps Base
A delegation to DC asks the Obama administration to respect democracy.
Nov 23, 2015 / Tim Shorrock
‘Bringing History to Bear’ ‘Bringing History to Bear’
Celebrating 150 years of dialogue and dissent.
Nov 19, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Another ‘War on Terror’ Won’t Work Why Another ‘War on Terror’ Won’t Work
When we respond to terror attacks with air strikes and drone killings, we seem oblivious to the terror for which we ourselves are responsible.
Nov 17, 2015 / Mary Kaldor
How Much Does It Cost to Liberate a Country? How Much Does It Cost to Liberate a Country?
American war-making in the Middle East has represented perhaps the least effective use of funds in the history of modern warfare.
Nov 12, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt