How the Syrian Civil War Has Transformed Hezbollah How the Syrian Civil War Has Transformed Hezbollah
The Lebanese Shiite militia, which has played a central role in defending the Assad regime, is now a powerful regional player.
Mar 30, 2017 / Jesse Rosenfeld
Trump’s Ban Is Hurting Some Victims of Terrorism Trump’s Ban Is Hurting Some Victims of Terrorism
A poignant scene at Los Angeles International Airport over the weekend.
Jan 30, 2017 / David Dayen
Trump’s Foreign-Policy Appointees Are Set to Provoke War With Iran Trump’s Foreign-Policy Appointees Are Set to Provoke War With Iran
Their extremism in military and intelligence affairs is unprecedented in recent US history.
Dec 14, 2016 / Bob Dreyfuss
A Letter From Rebel-Controlled Idlib, Syria A Letter From Rebel-Controlled Idlib, Syria
“Let Nusra go to hell,” says a member of the Islamic police, who are despised by the people and even by their own employees.
Dec 1, 2016 / Ammar Shawki and Roy Gutman
Giving Voice to Millions of Americans: End US Wars of Intervention Giving Voice to Millions of Americans: End US Wars of Intervention
I felt it was critical to meet with Donald Trump now, before warmongering neocons convince him to escalate the Syrian conflict.
Nov 30, 2016 / Tulsi Gabbard
For the 15 Years Since 9/11, the US Has Waged an Endless Campaign of Violence in the Middle East For the 15 Years Since 9/11, the US Has Waged an Endless Campaign of Violence in the Middle East
No one knows how many American bombs have gone off on Middle Eastern soil.
Sep 8, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt
Assad Regime to Besieged Aleppo: Surrender or Starve Assad Regime to Besieged Aleppo: Surrender or Starve
“It was raining mortars, some landing just 20 meters from us…”
Sep 2, 2016 / Roy Gutman
Why Is the United States Abetting Saudi War Crimes in Yemen? Why Is the United States Abetting Saudi War Crimes in Yemen?
The Obama administration’s record-setting arms deals with Riyadh have strengthened extremists and led to greater regional instability.
Aug 23, 2016 / Mohamad Bazzi
How the US Military Came to Embrace Extrajudicial Killings How the US Military Came to Embrace Extrajudicial Killings
It’s easy when war is a video game.
Jul 18, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon
The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy The Istanbul Terror Attack May Force a Reckoning in Turkey’s Foreign Policy
Ankara has already patched up relations with Israel and Russia—and Washington could be next.
Jul 6, 2016 / Juan Cole