‘Foreign Policy Is at a Point of Complete Crisis’: A Q&A With Jeffrey Sachs ‘Foreign Policy Is at a Point of Complete Crisis’: A Q&A With Jeffrey Sachs
With his new book, the economist turns his focus to America’s international relations.
Oct 12, 2018 / Q&A / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Pulp Fiction in Istanbul, or, the Looming Turkey-Saudi Cold War Pulp Fiction in Istanbul, or, the Looming Turkey-Saudi Cold War
The disappearance, and probable brutal murder, of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Turkish soil could crater an already troubled geopolitical climate.
Oct 11, 2018 / Juan Cole
American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen American Officials Could Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Yemen
Under international law, Washington—during both the Obama and Trump administrations—has been a co-belligerent with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Oct 10, 2018 / Mohamad Bazzi
Nikki Haley Was Never the Adult in the Room Nikki Haley Was Never the Adult in the Room
This political opportunist made herself an ally, an apologist, and an acolyte of a man she once recognized as “irresponsible.”
Oct 9, 2018 / John Nichols
It Is Time to End the Forever War in Afghanistan It Is Time to End the Forever War in Afghanistan
This week marks 17 years since the war began.
Oct 5, 2018 / James Carden
More Cold War Extremism and Crises More Cold War Extremism and Crises
Overshadowed by the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, US-Russian relations grow ever more perilous.
Oct 3, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
To Preserve Our Humanity, We Must Ban Killer Robots To Preserve Our Humanity, We Must Ban Killer Robots
Algorithms could create a perfect killing machine, stripped of the empathy and conscience that might hold a human back.
Oct 1, 2018 / Ray Acheson
The Mystery Deepens on Those ‘Immaculate Concussion’ Illnesses in Cuba The Mystery Deepens on Those ‘Immaculate Concussion’ Illnesses in Cuba
One thing is certain—the downsized US embassy has made it harder for diplomats to cover new developments there.
Sep 28, 2018 / Peter Kornbluh
America Was in Decline Long Before Trump Stepped Into Office America Was in Decline Long Before Trump Stepped Into Office
The president is just the figurehead.
Sep 27, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt
For Justice, Not Apartheid, in Palestine For Justice, Not Apartheid, in Palestine
A quarter-century after Oslo, Israel is consolidating its domination—but the global resistance movement is growing.
Sep 27, 2018 / The Editors