A Conversation With Richard Falk, Part 2 A Conversation With Richard Falk, Part 2
On Israel, Palestine, and his work as a UN special rapporteur.
Jan 31, 2018 / Patrick Lawrence
1989 Was the Year That Brought Us Trump 1989 Was the Year That Brought Us Trump
In present-day Washington, no one can deny that the chickens have come home to roost.
Jan 30, 2018 / Andrew J. Bacevich
How the Courts Have Stymied Trump How the Courts Have Stymied Trump
Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
Jan 30, 2018 / David Cole
Today’s Wars Are Based on a Fundamental Misunderstanding of History Today’s Wars Are Based on a Fundamental Misunderstanding of History
Until we correct it, we can count on ceaseless, tragic war.
Jan 29, 2018 / Danny Sjursen
Showdown in Afrin: Turkey’s Attack on Syria’s Kurds Threatens That Country’s Most Democratic, Pluralist Force Showdown in Afrin: Turkey’s Attack on Syria’s Kurds Threatens That Country’s Most Democratic, Pluralist Force
The Kurds have said they will fight to the death before they give up an inch of Afrin.
Jan 26, 2018 / Meredith Tax
The Pentagon’s Plan for Never-Ending War The Pentagon’s Plan for Never-Ending War
A new document outlines a plan the country can’t afford.
Jan 25, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage
The American Bipartisan Policy Establishment Declares Its ‘Second Cold War’ vs. Russia After Years of Denying It The American Bipartisan Policy Establishment Declares Its ‘Second Cold War’ vs. Russia After Years of Denying It
The most influential US foreign-policy membership society has issued a report affirming the new Cold War and its eagerness to fight it.
Jan 24, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
The US Has Military Bases in 80 Countries. All of Them Must Close. The US Has Military Bases in 80 Countries. All of Them Must Close.
US bases are wreaking havoc to the health and well-being of communities across the world.
Jan 24, 2018 / Alice Slater
Will Lebanon Force a Million Syrian Refugees to Return to a War Zone? Will Lebanon Force a Million Syrian Refugees to Return to a War Zone?
As anti-refugee sentiment grows in Lebanon, desperate Syrians may be forced to choose between staying in a place that doesn't want them and returning to a broken country.
Jan 24, 2018 / Feature / Eric Reidy
Congressman Ro Khanna Pushes for Diplomacy With North Korea Congressman Ro Khanna Pushes for Diplomacy With North Korea
The California Democrat and over 30 of his House colleagues have called on Trump to get serious about diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Jan 23, 2018 / James Carden