Middle East

Relatives mourn Palestinian killed in clashes

Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre. Palestinians Engaged in Nonviolent Protest. Israel Responded With a Massacre.

The targeting of unarmed demonstrators by snipers using high-velocity weapons was methodical, precise, and lethal.

May 17, 2018 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Gaza masacre nakba may2018

A New Embassy in Jerusalem, an Old Struggle in Gaza A New Embassy in Jerusalem, an Old Struggle in Gaza

Amy Wilentz on the American embassy in Israel, Rachel Kushner on The Mars Room, and Patricia J. Williams on the legacy of lynching.

May 17, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Putin at desk

Who Is Responsible for the New US-Russian Cold War? Who Is Responsible for the New US-Russian Cold War?

A discussion of the Stephen F. Cohen–Michael McFaul debate.

May 16, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Donald Trump Iran Deal

The Dangers of Withdrawing From the Iran Nuke Agreement: A Q&A With Richard Falk The Dangers of Withdrawing From the Iran Nuke Agreement: A Q&A With Richard Falk

Trump has undermined the reliability of multilateral diplomacy, compromised peaceful dispute resolution, and eroded the authority of international law.

May 16, 2018 / Q&A / Daniel Falcone

Demonstrators protest the U.S. moving its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, outside the Israeli consulate in Los Angeles.

Demand That Congress Hold Israel Accountable for the Massacre in Gaza Demand That Congress Hold Israel Accountable for the Massacre in Gaza

You can also get your friends to call their senators about net neutrality and join the Poor People’s Campaign.

May 15, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Gaza masacre nakba may2018

These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza—Israel Should Let Them Do So These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza—Israel Should Let Them Do So

Representatives Mark Pocan, Dan Kildee, and Hank Johnson Jr. were denied the opportunity to witness conditions on the ground firsthand.

May 14, 2018 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders

Watch: Bernie Sanders Hosts a Live Town Hall on the Iran Deal Watch: Bernie Sanders Hosts a Live Town Hall on the Iran Deal

At 7 pm EST, Sanders will discuss the aftermath of Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement.

May 14, 2018 / Sen. Bernie Sanders

Donald Trump Iran Deal

Donald Trump Is Driving Us on a Road to Hell in the Middle East Donald Trump Is Driving Us on a Road to Hell in the Middle East

Rejecting the Iranian nuclear deal is just the beginning.

May 14, 2018 / Michael T. Klare

Palestinian kids

In Opening Its Embassy in Jerusalem, the US Has Slammed the Door on the Peace Process In Opening Its Embassy in Jerusalem, the US Has Slammed the Door on the Peace Process

In its place, it is time for a new paradigm based on full national and civil equality for all.

May 14, 2018 / Mustafa Barghouti

Hadi al-Ameri election poster

One Possible Winner in the Iraqi Elections: Iran One Possible Winner in the Iraqi Elections: Iran

Iraq’s parliamentary elections on Saturday could shift the balance of power away from the US.

May 11, 2018 / Simona Foltyn

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