August 2, 1990: Iraq Invades Kuwait August 2, 1990: Iraq Invades Kuwait
“Unfortunately for the United States and its co-capitalists, the larger war is unwinnable.”
Aug 2, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
August 1, 1944: The Warsaw Uprising August 1, 1944: The Warsaw Uprising
“The democratic and progressive character of this struggle is testimony to the spirit prevailing in Poland today.”
Aug 1, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
In the Unlikeliest of Places, a Museum Dedicated to Jewish Life In the Unlikeliest of Places, a Museum Dedicated to Jewish Life
On the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews celebrates a thousand years of tradition and culture.
Jul 31, 2015 / Monika Zgustova
Inside the Effort to Kill the Iran Deal Inside the Effort to Kill the Iran Deal
The rhetoric coming from Iran hawks is increasingly out of touch with public opinion.
Jul 31, 2015 / James Carden
If the Taliban Reconquer Afghanistan, Does It Matter If Mullah Omar Died? If the Taliban Reconquer Afghanistan, Does It Matter If Mullah Omar Died?
In all likelihood, the story of his death is being co-opted by various factions in Afghanistan for their own purposes.
Jul 30, 2015 / Juan Cole
Chucky Taylor, Liberia’s Other Monster Chucky Taylor, Liberia’s Other Monster
The fate of Liberia was ensnared by uniquely American pathologies.
Jul 30, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Aaron Leaf
Will France and Other European Countries Break With the US on the Ukrainian Crisis? Will France and Other European Countries Break With the US on the Ukrainian Crisis?
Or could we see a thaw in US–Russian relations?
Jul 29, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
July 29, 1899: The First Hague Convention is Signed, Establishing a Precedent for International Law July 29, 1899: The First Hague Convention is Signed, Establishing a Precedent for International Law
“Individually, we all favor every plan for peace; but collectively, you know, the thing is impossible.”
Jul 29, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
It’s Not a Nuclear-Armed Iran That Israel and Saudi Arabia Really Fear It’s Not a Nuclear-Armed Iran That Israel and Saudi Arabia Really Fear
It’s that the Vienna Agreement opens the door for the United States and Iran to develop important financial and trade ties.
Jul 28, 2015 / Peter Van Buren
July 28, 1914: Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia, Sparking the First World War July 28, 1914: Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia, Sparking the First World War
“Lest we forget, indeed! About nothing does the mob forget so quickly as about war.”
Jul 28, 2015 / Richard Kreitner