The Superpower Conundrum The Superpower Conundrum
The rise and fall of just about everything.
Jul 2, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt
Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last
As the Minsk accord seems to collapse, new military dangers loom.
Jul 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Russia or China? Washington Can’t Decide Who’s a Bigger Threat Russia or China? Washington Can’t Decide Who’s a Bigger Threat
Knowing one’s enemy is usually considered the essence of strategic planning. Washington doesn’t know.
Jul 2, 2015 / Michael T. Klare
On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums On the Cusp of an Iran Deal, Israel Facilely Beats the War Drums
Benjamin Netanyahu opts to welcome a likely Iran nuclear deal with a silly propaganda cartoon, exposing himself as the real joke.
Jul 2, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Dilma Rousseff Was Tortured By a Regime Henry Kissinger Supported. This Week, They Met. Dilma Rousseff Was Tortured By a Regime Henry Kissinger Supported. This Week, They Met.
Why did Rousseff call him a “fantastic person, with a grand global vision”?
Jul 1, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Can Tunisia’s Democracy Survive Terrorism? Can Tunisia’s Democracy Survive Terrorism?
Some Tunisians fear that the government’s proposed solution to deal with violent radicals will undo the victories of the 2011 revolution.
Jun 29, 2015 / Juan Cole
The Civil War in Syria Is Invisible—but This Anonymous Film Collective Is Changing That The Civil War in Syria Is Invisible—but This Anonymous Film Collective Is Changing That
Abounaddara has been chronicling the hidden moments of the war, week after week.
Jun 29, 2015 / Moustafa Bayoumi
The US Is Addicted to War The US Is Addicted to War
When you define something as war, violence becomes the only means.
Jun 29, 2015 / William J. Astore
June 27, 1950: President Truman Sends US Forces to Korea June 27, 1950: President Truman Sends US Forces to Korea
"The immediate task of suppling military aid falls on us, and there is no question that it will be discharged."
Jun 27, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
NATO Ups the Ante in the Ukraine Crisis NATO Ups the Ante in the Ukraine Crisis
Placing troops and weaponry on Russia’s border will only heighten tensions in the region.
Jun 26, 2015 / James Carden