Rethinking the Cost of Western Intervention in Ukraine Rethinking the Cost of Western Intervention in Ukraine
When it comes to Ukraine, it’s time for the hawks to stand down.
Nov 25, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Hawk Named Hillary A Hawk Named Hillary
As her record shows, Clinton has embraced destructive nationalist myths about America’s role in the world.
Nov 25, 2014 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
When Will the US Military End its Pattern of Destabilizing Entire Regions? When Will the US Military End its Pattern of Destabilizing Entire Regions?
We continue to see ourselves, as we have since 9/11, as victims, not destabilizers, of the world we inhabit.
Nov 25, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Rand Paul Points to Some Real Executive Overreach: Undeclared Wars Rand Paul Points to Some Real Executive Overreach: Undeclared Wars
Rand Paul and Barbara Lee are right: “The Constitution requires Congress to vote on the use of military force.”
Nov 24, 2014 / John Nichols
5 US Assumptions About the Middle East That Are Just Plain Wrong 5 US Assumptions About the Middle East That Are Just Plain Wrong
After thirteen years of the failed war on terror, it’s time to scrutinize America’s assumptions about military involvement in the Middle East.
Nov 24, 2014 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Déjà Vu in Jerusalem? Déjà Vu in Jerusalem?
In the latest round of violence, the Israeli government has been rebuked by its own security chief.
Nov 20, 2014 / Neve Gordon
Remembering Mike Nichols Remembering Mike Nichols
Hamilton Fish remembers legendary film director and creative force behind 'The Graduate', Mike Nichols.
Nov 20, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Hamilton Fish
The Bases of War in the Middle East The Bases of War in the Middle East
Congress is spending billions of dollars on bases in the Middle East, but what role do they really serve?
Nov 13, 2014 / David Vine
The Life and Death of Tomas Young The Life and Death of Tomas Young
The Iraq War vet turned peace activist died on the eve of Veteran’s Day.
Nov 12, 2014 / Phil Donahue
Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS
—Headline, The New York Times
Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin