Middle East

Iranian protesters burn US flag

Why Trump’s Strategy for Iran Is Likely to Lead to War Why Trump’s Strategy for Iran Is Likely to Lead to War

His hopes for a “better deal” are based on the myth—partly encouraged by Obama—that sanctions forced Iran to come to terms in 2015.

May 23, 2018 / Editorial / Trita Parsi

Saudi Princes

How Mohammed bin Salman Has Transformed Saudi Arabia How Mohammed bin Salman Has Transformed Saudi Arabia

In just a few years, the crown prince has seized unprecedented power and wealth, imposed brutal repression to silence critics, and furthered a reckless foreign policy.

May 21, 2018 / Rosie Bsheer

Gaza teargas

Israel’s Massacre of Palestinian Civilians Should Spark Horror—and Action Israel’s Massacre of Palestinian Civilians Should Spark Horror—and Action

It is long past time to end the blockade of Gaza—and to reckon with the one-state reality in which Palestinians and Israelis live.

May 18, 2018 / Ian S. Lustick

From Jerusalem to Gaza: Amy Wilentz on Trump, Israel, and Palestine

From Jerusalem to Gaza: Amy Wilentz on Trump, Israel, and Palestine From Jerusalem to Gaza: Amy Wilentz on Trump, Israel, and Palestine

Every day, Trump makes the world less safe.

May 17, 2018 / Audio / Jon Wiener

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

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