Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan
President Trump’s reckless threats to escalate the Afghan War could lead to the killing of tens of millions of civilians.
Jan 10, 2020 / Nick Turse
Can Haiti Rise From the Ashes? Can Haiti Rise From the Ashes?
Over the past decade Haitians have suffered a devastating earthquake, a failed reconstruction effort, and chronic political corruption. But resistance continues, and there are sign...
Jan 10, 2020 / James North
15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election 15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election
The children I saw then would be adults now. I wonder how tired they must be of being stuck between the US and Iran.
Jan 9, 2020 / Jerad W. Alexander
Sanctions Are Economic Warfare Sanctions Are Economic Warfare
Trump used his Iran speech to say the US is “ready to embrace peace with all who seek it.” But the crippling sanctions he proposes will only make things worse.
Jan 9, 2020 / John Nichols
What if Australia Were Its Own Planet? What if Australia Were Its Own Planet?
As the world’s leading coal exporter, Australia is burning down its own house.
Jan 9, 2020 / Bill McKibben
Progressives: Taiwan Would Like Your Attention Progressives: Taiwan Would Like Your Attention
Despite Taiwan’s public alliances with right-wing US politicians, the country’s left is alive and well.
Jan 9, 2020 / Nick Aspinwall
What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask What Is ‘National Doom’? In Taiwan, It Depends on Whom You Ask
The candidates in this week’s election have radically different ideas of how Taiwan should relate to China—and what the worst-case scenario would be.
Jan 9, 2020 / Brian Hioe and Wen Liu
City of Protest: On Hong Kong With Jeff Wasserstrom City of Protest: On Hong Kong With Jeff Wasserstrom
The China scholar speaks to Ross Perlin about his new book, Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink.
Jan 9, 2020 / Ross Perlin
Haiti Is in the Eye of the Storm Haiti Is in the Eye of the Storm
Despite the current respite from months of protests and government violence, the country’s rampant corruption threatens to unleash chaos once more.
Jan 9, 2020 / Feature / Amy Wilentz
If Trump Is Going to Take the Off-Ramp From War, He Needs a Push If Trump Is Going to Take the Off-Ramp From War, He Needs a Push
The president has no idea what he’s doing in the Middle East, which makes it imperative for an anti-war opposition to have a clear agenda.
Jan 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer