Trump’s Lethal Ad-Libbing in Iran Enters Its Most Dangerous Phase Trump’s Lethal Ad-Libbing in Iran Enters Its Most Dangerous Phase
A new round of US bombing will only reinforce the dynamics pointing to an American loss—but that wouldn't prevent the president from adopting still more destructive measures.
Jul 31, 2026 / David Faris
The Palestinians the World Forgot The Palestinians the World Forgot
For decades, thousands of Palestinians were trapped in a camp in Egypt, within shouting distance of their homeland in Gaza. This is what happened to them.
Jul 30, 2026 / Hoda Sherif
Is the Era of US Military Bases in the Middle East Over? Is the Era of US Military Bases in the Middle East Over?
From CENTCOM commanders to Elliott Abrams, calls are growing to rethink US bases in the Middle East. Ending the war should include closing those bases.
Jul 30, 2026 / David Vine
“We Must Avert Nuclear Armageddon” “We Must Avert Nuclear Armageddon”
An interview with Grigory Yavlinsky.
Jul 29, 2026 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Andy Burnham Is Not to Be Trusted Andy Burnham Is Not to Be Trusted
The UK’s new prime minister has promised sweeping change. But his first week in power saw him going down the same failed paths as his predecessors.
Jul 28, 2026 / Evan Robins
Signs of Cautious Hope on the Israeli Left Signs of Cautious Hope on the Israeli Left
One interesting development on the left is the new joint Jewish-Arab “Place for All of Us” Party, founded by leaders of Standing Together.
Jul 28, 2026 / Hillel Schenker
Dispatches From the First Great British CPAC Dispatches From the First Great British CPAC
Through conferences, media ventures, and fat public-affairs contracts, the MAGA industrial complex has spent 10 years trying to buy British politics.
Jul 27, 2026 / Stella Tsantekidou
Mamdani Can’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Can Still Hold Israel Accountable. Mamdani Can’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Can Still Hold Israel Accountable.
New York City’s ties with Israel go far deeper than one man, and there are concrete things Mamdani can do to break those ties.
Jul 24, 2026 / Tariq Kenney-Shawa
The Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Typical Trump Fiasco The Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Typical Trump Fiasco
Yet again, the president trumpets a foreign-policy agreement steeped in recklessness, lies, and corruption.
Jul 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer
I Thought I Knew Gaza. Then I Went Back. I Thought I Knew Gaza. Then I Went Back.
After nearly three years, I finally returned to my homeland. I wasn’t prepared for what I found.
Jul 23, 2026 / Athar Abu Samra