The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering
His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.
Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi
Putin Begins the Transition of His Own Power Putin Begins the Transition of His Own Power
Even without the formal status of president, Putin would remain the supreme ruler of Russia.
Jan 21, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen
Trump’s actions show how little the political class has learned about war.
Jan 17, 2020 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami
The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War
It may be about to fail us again.
Jan 16, 2020 / Editorial / Connie Schultz
The Only Way Out of Our Latest War The Only Way Out of Our Latest War
We cannot let the president continue our misadventures in the Middle East.
Jan 16, 2020 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage
Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War
Support Puerto Ricans and Australians confronting economic crisis, stand up for Temporary Protected Status, and oppose military escalation.
Jan 14, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction
How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes
Under Trump, the use of drone warfare—which grew dramatically under Obama—guarantees countless more will needlessly die in America’s wars.
Jan 14, 2020 / Allegra Harpootlian
The ‘Revolution of ’89’ Did Not Initiate a New Era of History The ‘Revolution of ’89’ Did Not Initiate a New Era of History
Though significant, the end of the Cold War ranks well below the fall of Russia’s Romanov dynasty (1917) or the discovery of penicillin (1928) as a turning point in the history of ...
Jan 13, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich
One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety One Uighur Man’s Circuitous Journey to Safety
After leaving his home in China’s Xinjiang province, Ablikim Yusuf navigated a world hostile to his people before finding refuge in the United States.
Jan 13, 2020 / Feature / Andrew McCormick
Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority
So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?
Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols