Iran’s—and Russia’s—Influence Is Growing in Iraqi Kurdistan Iran’s—and Russia’s—Influence Is Growing in Iraqi Kurdistan
Baghdad’s seizure of oil-rich Kirkuk, aided by Shiite militias close to Tehran, has forced the Kurdish government to freeze its independence-referendum results.
Oct 25, 2017 / Jeremy Hodge
US Double Standards in the New Cold War US Double Standards in the New Cold War
The mainstream American political-media narrative, which powerfully influences the possibility of war or peace with Russia, is dangerously unbalanced.
Oct 25, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
The United States and North Korea Are Edging Into Increasingly Dangerous Territory The United States and North Korea Are Edging Into Increasingly Dangerous Territory
But there is still a way to avoid war, and it begins with talks between the two sides, not escalating threats.
Oct 25, 2017 / Tim Shorrock
The Escalating Nuclear Threat Finally Has the Public’s Attention. Now What? The Escalating Nuclear Threat Finally Has the Public’s Attention. Now What?
There is no substitute for our leaders’ coming to the table and beginning a dialogue.
Oct 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Are American Soldiers Fighting and Dying in Niger? Why Are American Soldiers Fighting and Dying in Niger?
Twenty days after the combat deaths of four US soldiers, there are more questions than answers.
Oct 24, 2017 / James Carden
Ai Weiwei’s ‘Human Flow’ Eloquently Calls the West to Account for the Refugee Crisis Ai Weiwei’s ‘Human Flow’ Eloquently Calls the West to Account for the Refugee Crisis
The walls, fences, and brute force currently used to control this tide are shown to be not only barbaric but futile.
Oct 24, 2017 / Sarah Aziza
Why West Point’s Lauding of George W. Bush Is a Disgrace Why West Point’s Lauding of George W. Bush Is a Disgrace
His lies to push the Iraq War forward violate the academy’s own honor code. Why honor that?
Oct 23, 2017 / Erik Edstrom
How US Foreign Policy Helped Create the Immigration Crisis How US Foreign Policy Helped Create the Immigration Crisis
Neoliberal strictures, support for oligarchs, and the War on Drugs have impoverished millions and destabilized Latin America.
Oct 18, 2017 / Jeff Faux
Have 20 Years of NATO Expansion Made Anyone Safer? Have 20 Years of NATO Expansion Made Anyone Safer?
Since 1997, the world’s perhaps most powerful corporation and lobbyist has created more insecurity than security.
Oct 18, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Actually, No, Bob Corker and John McCain Are Doing Nothing to Hold Trump Accountable Actually, No, Bob Corker and John McCain Are Doing Nothing to Hold Trump Accountable
All talk, no walk.
Oct 17, 2017 / John Nichols