How Will Trump Reshape the Middle East? How Will Trump Reshape the Middle East?
If he follows through on his erratic statements, he could manage to alienate Russia, the Gulf monarchies, the EU, and Iran.
Nov 10, 2016 / Juan Cole
Letters From the November 28, 2016, Issue Letters From the November 28, 2016, Issue
Blowing in the idiot wind… Necessary trouble... All we are saying is... The true silent majority?…
Nov 10, 2016 / Our Readers
Why We Need to Start Worrying About Nukes Again Why We Need to Start Worrying About Nukes Again
No matter who wins the election, our next president will probably take us back to the nuclear threshold.
Nov 7, 2016 / Michael T. Klare
The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin
The personal vilification of Russia’s president is propelling the new Cold War toward hot war, poisoning American politics, and degrading US media.
Nov 2, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended. The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended.
The left is profoundly divided over the conflict, but we should at least agree on a set of principles to end it.
Oct 31, 2016 / Feature / Phyllis Bennis
Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors. Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors.
War is first and foremost a profitable racket.
Oct 25, 2016 / Dennis Kucinich
Here’s Why the #PodestaLeaks Aren’t Having Much Impact Here’s Why the #PodestaLeaks Aren’t Having Much Impact
Viewed through the lens of our polarized media, Wikileaks’ revelations will only serve to confirm our prior beliefs about the Clinton campaign.
Oct 24, 2016 / Joshua Holland
Did the White House Declare War on Russia? Did the White House Declare War on Russia?
Vice President Biden announces a forthcoming covert strike against Russian president Putin and Moscow calls it a “declaration of war.”
Oct 19, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Debate Over Syria Has Reached a Dead End The Debate Over Syria Has Reached a Dead End
Two warring narratives now dominate discussions—and neither is sufficient.
Oct 18, 2016 / Bassam Haddad
What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?
We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.
Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel