When It Comes to American Intervention, There’s Only One Guarantee When It Comes to American Intervention, There’s Only One Guarantee
Hint: It’s not progress.
Jul 7, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt
The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of The Most Important US Air Force Base You’ve Never Heard Of
Ramstein, Germany, is the hub for America’s global drone war, from North Africa to South Asia.
Jul 7, 2016 / Norman Solomon
The UK Issues a Devastating Critique of Tony Blair’s Support for the Iraq War The UK Issues a Devastating Critique of Tony Blair’s Support for the Iraq War
The findings are damning enough to ensure that Tony Blair will remain a political pariah for the rest of his life.
Jul 7, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia The United States and NATO Are Preparing for a Major War With Russia
Massive military exercises and a troop buildup on NATO’s eastern flank reflect a dangerous new strategy.
Jul 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare
Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context
Behind Trump’s comments are 100 years of American-backed dictatorships.
Jul 6, 2016 / Greg Grandin
The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism The Imperative of a US-Russian Alliance vs. International Terrorism
Terrorist organizations are the number one existential threat, not “Putin’s Russia,” and Russia is the best ally America could have in fighting them.
Jul 6, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba
A common sentiment about the country’s development shows that some Americans see the island as a tropical Cold War museum.
Jul 6, 2016 / Feature / Andrés S. Pertierra
Justice, Finally, for One of Pinochet’s Most Famous Victims Justice, Finally, for One of Pinochet’s Most Famous Victims
The killer of legendary folk singer Victor Jara has been found guilty in Florida. The Justice Department should now extradite him to Chile.
Jul 1, 2016 / Peter Kornbluh
America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November
Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.
Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden
Brexit Divorce Proceedings Brexit Divorce Proceedings
Stunned Britons say, “This all takes time. It may be years before we’re through.” “What’s done is done,” the EU says, “We’d like to see the back of you.”…
Jun 30, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin