The Far Right Is Tightening Its Grip on French Politics The Far Right Is Tightening Its Grip on French Politics
As extremist ideas enter the mainstream, “clash of civilizations” rhetoric is crowding out more nuanced approaches to the very real problem of terrorism.
Nov 1, 2019 / Harrison Stetler
Bolton’s Gone. Is the Trumpian World Order About to Begin? Bolton’s Gone. Is the Trumpian World Order About to Begin?
Whether a Trump-dictated foreign policy is a good thing is anyone’s guess.
Sep 13, 2019 / Michael T. Klare
Ro Khanna: ‘Americans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Bolton Gone’ Ro Khanna: ‘Americans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Bolton Gone’
The ousted national security adviser’s extremism was hurting America on the international stage.
Sep 11, 2019 / Rep. Ro Khanna
John Bolton’s Ouster Makes the World Safer John Bolton’s Ouster Makes the World Safer
But only a little. Trump’s clownish foreign policy shouldn’t be used to discredit diplomacy.
Sep 11, 2019 / Jeet Heer
How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Forever War How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Forever War
In the 18 years since 9/11, war has become this country’s permanent condition, with no peaceful end in sight.
Sep 11, 2019 / The Nation
I’m a Journalist. Why Did I End Up on an FBI Terrorist Watch List? I’m a Journalist. Why Did I End Up on an FBI Terrorist Watch List?
The use of “watch lists” to harass dissidents and journalists—as well as Muslims—appears to be growing, as the author discovered when he recently got caught in the net.
Aug 22, 2019 / Dave Lindorff
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
In Search of a Green New Foreign Policy In Search of a Green New Foreign Policy
Domestically, progressives advocate a broad alternative to our disastrous environmental course. Where is the plan for reducing our damage abroad?
May 30, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage
Trump Promised Restraint but Has Delivered More Calamitous Intervention Trump Promised Restraint but Has Delivered More Calamitous Intervention
He is sowing chaos and intervening from Yemen to Iran to Venezuela and beyond.
May 7, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka? Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka?
In India, Hindu nationalists could use the bombings as an excuse to further divide and oppress.
May 3, 2019 / Barbara Crossette