Middle East

Jamal Khashoggi

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 / Editorial / Juan Cole

Yemen Bus Bomb Hospital

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

Dr Jone Schanche Olsen

Finding Sanctuary in Norway Finding Sanctuary in Norway

Dr. Jone Schanche Olsen is helping refugees with PTSD, depression, and anxiety conquer their fears amid growing xenophobia in northern Europe.

Oct 10, 2018 / Ross Kenneth Urken

Nikki Haley departure meeting with Trump

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

Donald Trump Iran Deal

Trump’s Unwavering Adversary: Islam Trump’s Unwavering Adversary: Islam

The flip-flopping 45th president remains remarkably consistent in his condemnation of the global Muslim community.

Oct 9, 2018 / Juan Cole

US Soldiers in Afghanistan

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

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

How Much It Costs to Buy US Foreign Policy How Much It Costs to Buy US Foreign Policy

Everything—even support for human-rights atrocities—has a price.

Oct 4, 2018 / Benjamin Freeman

Red Square in Moscow

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

Afghanistan Soldier Sunset

American Policy in the Middle East Has Repeatedly Produced Insider Attacks American Policy in the Middle East Has Repeatedly Produced Insider Attacks

And it’s almost certainly true that more are on the way.

Oct 1, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Palestinian flag protest

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 / Editorial / The Editors

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