Trump’s Assassination of Iran’s Suleimani Was a Colossal Strategic Blunder Trump’s Assassination of Iran’s Suleimani Was a Colossal Strategic Blunder
In one blow, Washington has strengthened Iran’s hard-liners, revived its nuke program, drawn Iraq closer to Tehran, stymied popular regional uprisings, and endangered Americans aro...
Jan 7, 2020 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian
Who Lost America? Who Lost America?
The fall of the republic was foretold long before Donald Trump.
Feb 14, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt
Donald Trump Is on a Crusade Donald Trump Is on a Crusade
But if you think the malevolence of this period began with him, think again.
Mar 8, 2018 / James Carroll
There’s 1 Country Practically Begging the World for Sanctions There’s 1 Country Practically Begging the World for Sanctions
Hint: It’s not North Korea, Russia, or Iran.
Aug 17, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
Will Trump Help Elect a Hard-Liner in Iran? Will Trump Help Elect a Hard-Liner in Iran?
Harsh anti-Iran rhetoric could undermine Hassan Rouhani’s reelection bid and undermine the historic nuclear deal.
May 4, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
As Long as We’re Taking Note of Trump’s Anti-Semitic Tweeting, Shall We Address His Mussolini Messaging? As Long as We’re Taking Note of Trump’s Anti-Semitic Tweeting, Shall We Address His Mussolini Messaging?
This is not the first time that Trump has been called out for promulgating neo-Nazi and fascist themes.
Jul 6, 2016 / John Nichols
Why Is Iran Our Enemy? Why Is Iran Our Enemy?
It’s a repressive theocracy, but Tehran is no threat to the United States and is a staunch opponent of jihadi groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda.
Jun 13, 2016 / Jeff Faux
Ted Cruz Embodies the Degeneration of Foreign-Policy Conservatism Ted Cruz Embodies the Degeneration of Foreign-Policy Conservatism
Think nothing could be worse than a Trump presidency? Think again.
Mar 30, 2016 / Andrew J. Bacevich
No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers No Matter Who Wins, 2016 Will Be All About the Bankers
Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton will face off in the presidential race—but the real battle will be between the billionaires backing them.
Jun 24, 2015 / Nomi Prins
The Worst Case for War With Iran You’ll Read in a Major Newspaper The Worst Case for War With Iran You’ll Read in a Major Newspaper
The Washington Post publishes a pro-war op-ed that shows why attacking Iran won’t work.
Mar 16, 2015 / Ali Gharib