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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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Is Trump’s Abandonment of the Iran Nuke Deal a Prelude to War? Is Trump’s Abandonment of the Iran Nuke Deal a Prelude to War?

His advisers, as well as Israel and Saudi Arabia, will be pushing for one—which is why we have to act now to stop it.

May 11, 2018 / Phyllis Bennis

Donald Trump Iran Deal

Trump Has No Plan Left on Iran Other Than War Trump Has No Plan Left on Iran Other Than War

Michael Klare assesses the dangers ahead.

May 10, 2018 / Jon Wiener

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Ben Cardin Is a Hawk. Will Maryland Voters Punish Him for It? Ben Cardin Is a Hawk. Will Maryland Voters Punish Him for It?

The senator’s foreign policy views are being challenged in his Senate primary. 

May 10, 2018 / Eric Cortellessa

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‘The Palestinians Have Not Forgotten, They Have Not Gone Away’ ‘The Palestinians Have Not Forgotten, They Have Not Gone Away’

Seventy years after the Nakba, Israel has not succeeded in erasing Palestine—or the Palestinians.

May 10, 2018 / Editorial / Rashid Khalidi

Trump Nuclear Deal

Trump Withdraws From the Nuclear Deal With Iran Trump Withdraws From the Nuclear Deal With Iran

His decision puts US national security at risk while handing a long-sought victory to Netanyahu and the Israel lobby.

May 8, 2018 / James Carden

Donald Trump speaking at the final session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Hail Donald Caesar! Hail Donald Caesar!

A new bill might give Trump a blank check for war.

May 3, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

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To Be a Palestinian Journalist in Gaza Is to Be Always Under Threat To Be a Palestinian Journalist in Gaza Is to Be Always Under Threat

“Everyone is targeted. Even if you’re a journalist.… As long as you are Palestinian and there, you are targeted.”

Apr 27, 2018 / Hamza Saftawi and Miriam Berger

Trump Macron

Macron’s Mission Accomplished? Macron’s Mission Accomplished?

During his state visit, Macron made a bid to keep the Iranian nuclear accord alive while advocating for an increased Western role in Syria.

Apr 26, 2018 / James Carden

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