National Security

Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks

Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks

The US was once a leader on refugee policy—then Trump came to power.

Oct 14, 2019 / Michelle Chen

William Taylor

All the President’s Scandals All the President’s Scandals

As Ukrainegate dominates headlines, Democrats need to make the case that Trump’s corruption goes much deeper.

Oct 4, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump

Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations

Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?

Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’

‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’ ‘Is It a Crime to Expose Crimes Already Committed?’

Reading Edward Snowden’s new memoir in the midst of the current scandal raging in Washington, the famous Iraq War whistle-blower explains why all whistle-blowers deserve our protec...

Oct 3, 2019 / Katharine Gun

Trump Is High on His Own Supply

Trump Is High on His Own Supply Trump Is High on His Own Supply

Ukrainegate proves that the paranoid style of politics is alive and well—and spreading through the executive branch.

Oct 2, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Hypersonic missile russia

Our Arms Race Is Never-Ending Our Arms Race Is Never-Ending

Hypersonic missiles are the latest entrant to our doomsday logic. 

Oct 1, 2019 / Rajan Menon

Daniel Ellsberg DC Rally

What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now

As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.

Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

At the UN, Tehran is challenging the Europeans to defy Washington—and the attack on Saudi oil installations demonstrates that Iran can fight back against US sanctions, whether dire...

Sep 23, 2019 / Bob Dreyfuss

Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue

Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue

The Trump administration is suing the whistle-blower over his new book. But what would a Democratic president do? That’s a good debate question.

Sep 20, 2019 / John Nichols

The US Navy Has a Water Problem

The US Navy Has a Water Problem The US Navy Has a Water Problem

The Second Fleet was reactivated to patrol the Arctic. Only problem is, the fleet’s home is on the front lines of sea-level rise: Naval Station Norfolk.

Sep 19, 2019 / Dave Lindorff

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