ISIS Is Using US Military Hardware to Fight the Iraqi Army ISIS Is Using US Military Hardware to Fight the Iraqi Army
And the Pentagon wants to send even more to the country.
Jun 19, 2015 / Andrew J. Bacevich
China Is Building a Massive Railway Across South America—at a Huge Human and Environmental Cost China Is Building a Massive Railway Across South America—at a Huge Human and Environmental Cost
How the “Twin Ocean Railroad” pits people against profit.
Jun 19, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Death and Devastation in Sanaa Death and Devastation in Sanaa
The brutal Saudi bombing of Yemen has killed thousands and left the capital paralyzed by fuel and water shortages.
Jun 18, 2015 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt? Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt?
Support for the Muslim Brotherhood has fallen, but they still command a sizable minority.
Jun 18, 2015 / Juan Cole
Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia Why Obama Should Restart Nuclear Talks With Russia
Walking away from bilateral negotiations doesn’t “punish” Russia, as Washington intended. It weakens international security.
Jun 18, 2015 / Edward Lozansky
Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy
The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.
Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden
The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism The Magnificence of Marta and Soccer’s Enduring Sexism
Outright prejudice from top FIFA leaders is undermining the legacy of Brazil's most accomplished star.
Jun 16, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Concentration Camps in the Dominican Republic? Concentration Camps in the Dominican Republic?
With mass deportations looming, Dominicans of Haitian descent live in constant fear of detainment.
Jun 15, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers Qatar’s World Cup Preparations Could Kill as Many as 4,000 Migrant Workers
Will the scandals roiling FIFA put a stop to the deadly construction projects?
Jun 15, 2015 / Michelle Chen
We Regret to Inform You That in 4 Days You and Your Family Will Be Deported to Haiti We Regret to Inform You That in 4 Days You and Your Family Will Be Deported to Haiti
On June 17, hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent will be stateless.
Jun 12, 2015 / Greg Grandin