National Security

Mike Pompeo Iran

How the US Media Demonizes Iran How the US Media Demonizes Iran

Lesson 1: When the missile is American, use the passive voice.

Aug 19, 2019 / Serge Halimi and Pierre Rimbert

Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right

Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right

Sanders is the only one who has incorporated into his platform the ideas and strategies of peace activists.

Jul 26, 2019 / Tim Shorrock

Mike Pompeo Iran

Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War Iran Is Gambling That Trump Is Afraid of War

In response to devastating US sanctions, Iran is choosing confrontation over surrender.

Jul 25, 2019 / Tony Karon

Ukrainian flag

Peace in Ukraine? Peace in Ukraine?

The friends and foes of a Kiev-Moscow settlement.

Jul 24, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Robert Mueller

These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer

The former special counsel still has a lot he can clarify.

Jul 23, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Who’s Afraid of William Barr?

Who’s Afraid of William Barr? Who’s Afraid of William Barr?

Liberals and other Democrats seem to want to cover up the CIA’s role in Russiagate.

Jul 17, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

US Marine Afghanistan

The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars

Its one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.

Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tulsi Gabbard speaking at podium

Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues Tulsi Gabbard Is Right: War and Nuclear Proliferation Are Local Issues

The presidential contender is warning mayors that misguided and misdirected foreign policies cost cities vital resources.

Jul 1, 2019 / John Nichols

Trump Putin Vietnam

Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance? Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance?

The Trump-Putin meeting in Japan is crucial for both leaders—and for the world.

Jun 26, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Ro Khanna

Ask Democratic Debaters 2 Simple Questions About Who Gets to Start Wars Ask Democratic Debaters 2 Simple Questions About Who Gets to Start Wars

Will the Democrats who would be president agree to Congressman Ro Khanna’s proposal to check and balance presidential warmaking?

Jun 26, 2019 / John Nichols

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