Syria Moves One Step Closer to Ending the Civil War Syria Moves One Step Closer to Ending the Civil War
Each player had its reasons for not going forward with a cataclysmic offensive against the last rebel stronghold, in Idlib.
Oct 17, 2018 / Roy Gutman
It’s Crunch Time for Activism Against US Involvement in Yemen It’s Crunch Time for Activism Against US Involvement in Yemen
With the Trump administration apparently set on supporting the Saudi-led coalition, dissenters in Congress are staging an encouraging—though messy—insurgency.
Oct 17, 2018 / Chris Gelardi
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.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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