Syrian Civil War

Farhio Khalif, an immigrant from Somalia, holds a sign

How to Welcome Refugees to the United States How to Welcome Refugees to the United States

Affirming refugees’ economic rights and dignity is more than charity; it’s an act of national redemption.

Nov 17, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Trump in Israel

How Will Israel Fare in the Trump Era? How Will Israel Fare in the Trump Era?

We may see the death knell of the two-state solution—and that’s where Netanyahu’s headache begins.

Nov 15, 2016 / Dimi Reider

Campaign 2016 Trump

Trump’s Foreign Policy: So Much for Alliances Trump’s Foreign Policy: So Much for Alliances

It’s “America first,” at every turn, no matter who suffers in the process.

Nov 15, 2016 / Michael T. Klare

Marines in Afghanistan

What Can We Expect From Donald Trump, US Commander in Chief? What Can We Expect From Donald Trump, US Commander in Chief?

We have no idea, but intending to “bomb the shit out of” ISIS isn’t a good sign.

Nov 15, 2016 / Nick Turse

NATO Defense Meeting

Will Trump Break the Post–Cold War Order? Will Trump Break the Post–Cold War Order?

Much will depend on whom he surrounds himself with. But at least he’s put the question on the table.

Nov 11, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence

Donald Trump Iran

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

The Syrian War’s Women Refugees Face a Particularly Harsh Exile

The Syrian War’s Women Refugees Face a Particularly Harsh Exile The Syrian War’s Women Refugees Face a Particularly Harsh Exile

In Iraq, Lebanon, and other countries in the region, Syrian women are still under siege.

Nov 7, 2016 / Michelle Chen

10 of the World’s Poorest Countries Host Half the Global Refugee Population

10 of the World’s Poorest Countries Host Half the Global Refugee Population 10 of the World’s Poorest Countries Host Half the Global Refugee Population

Why aren’t wealthy countries, including Europe’s most powerful economies, doing more to help asylum seekers?

Nov 1, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Anti-Regime Syria Rally

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

Obama’s Foreign Policy: A Hostage to Bipartisan Consensus

Obama’s Foreign Policy: A Hostage to Bipartisan Consensus Obama’s Foreign Policy: A Hostage to Bipartisan Consensus

He may have criticized the “Washington playbook,” but he couldn’t overcome DC's interventionist orthodoxy.

Oct 26, 2016 / Feature / James Carden

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