Middle East

The New York Times building

‘The New York Times’ Has a War-Coverage Problem ‘The New York Times’ Has a War-Coverage Problem

Why doesn’t the newspaper connect the dots in the “Global War on Terror”?

Mar 20, 2018 / Andrew J. Bacevich

CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel

Gina Haspel’s Role in the Torture Era Demands Attention Gina Haspel’s Role in the Torture Era Demands Attention

Democrats need to insist on the fundamental principle that a torturer is unfit to serve in government in any capacity.

Mar 20, 2018 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel

CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel

Why Gina Haspel, the Queen of Torture, Was Able to Rise to the Top of the CIA Why Gina Haspel, the Queen of Torture, Was Able to Rise to the Top of the CIA

Obama’s decision not to pursue accountability has given Bush administration criminals golden-shield powers.

Mar 16, 2018 / Lisa Hajjar

The Pentagon Wants You to Go Shopping While the Experts Go to War

The Pentagon Wants You to Go Shopping While the Experts Go to War The Pentagon Wants You to Go Shopping While the Experts Go to War

Americans are in the dark about the near-global warfare being waged in their name.

Mar 15, 2018 / William J. Astore

Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again.

Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again. Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again.

The conflict, having long since fallen into the hands of foreigners, is flying along on its second wind.

Mar 15, 2018 / Feature / Charles Glass

Yemen airstrike

A Bogus ‘Compromise’ Senate Bill Would Prolong Atrocities in Yemen A Bogus ‘Compromise’ Senate Bill Would Prolong Atrocities in Yemen

The Young/Shaheen measure would allow continued US participation in Saudi war crimes. Support the Sanders/Lee/Murphy bill instead.

Mar 13, 2018 / Mark Weisbrot

ISIS Prison Syria

Where Are the Syrians Kidnapped by ISIS? Where Are the Syrians Kidnapped by ISIS?

The extremist group detained more than 7,000. Now, after the liberation of Raqqa, family members are searching for their loved ones.

Mar 9, 2018 / Loubna Mrie

Donald Trump Is on a Crusade

Donald Trump Is on a Crusade Donald Trump Is on a Crusade

But if you think the malevolence of this period began with him, think again.

Mar 8, 2018 / James Carroll

‘Its Painful to Experience Your Own Defeat’

‘Its Painful to Experience Your Own Defeat’ ‘Its Painful to Experience Your Own Defeat’

Tahrir Square, seven years on.

Mar 5, 2018 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Pierre Daum

Syria Eastern Ghouta

Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

One thing that should never be debated is the sanctity of civilian life, and the fact that collective punishment is always wrong.

Feb 23, 2018 / Loubna Mrie

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