Armed Conflicts

Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again.

Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again. Think the War in Syria Is Winding Down? Think Again.

The conflict, having long since fallen into the hands of foreigners, is flying along on its second wind.

Mar 15, 2018 / Feature / Charles Glass

Yemen airstrike

A Bogus ‘Compromise’ Senate Bill Would Prolong Atrocities in Yemen A Bogus ‘Compromise’ Senate Bill Would Prolong Atrocities in Yemen

The Young/Shaheen measure would allow continued US participation in Saudi war crimes. Support the Sanders/Lee/Murphy bill instead.

Mar 13, 2018 / Mark Weisbrot

ISIS Prison Syria

Where Are the Syrians Kidnapped by ISIS? Where Are the Syrians Kidnapped by ISIS?

The extremist group detained more than 7,000. Now, after the liberation of Raqqa, family members are searching for their loved ones.

Mar 9, 2018 / Loubna Mrie

Donald Trump Is on a Crusade

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

How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race

How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race

Putin declares that the long US attempt to gain nuclear superiority over Russia has failed and hopes Washington will “listen now.”

Mar 7, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

US South Korea

Why Are US Troops Still in South Korea, Anyway? Why Are US Troops Still in South Korea, Anyway?

Our garrison is no longer needed to defend the South—and it poses a continuing threat to the North.

Mar 6, 2018 / Jeff Faux

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Senators Bernie Sanders, Mike Lee, and Chris Murphy Invoke the War Powers Act to End US Involvement in Yemen Senators Bernie Sanders, Mike Lee, and Chris Murphy Invoke the War Powers Act to End US Involvement in Yemen

In an unprecedented move, the bipartisan group introduces a joint resolution to halt US involvement in the war on Yemen.

Mar 1, 2018 / James Carden

Putin Index Finger

Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism

Many aspects of Russiagate are said to be unprecedented—which is very far from the truth.

Feb 28, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Robert Mueller

On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy

It is a perilous for Democrats to be fanning the flames rather than looking for ways to limit the fire.

Feb 27, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Syria Eastern Ghouta

Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta Stop the Slaughter in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

One thing that should never be debated is the sanctity of civilian life, and the fact that collective punishment is always wrong.

Feb 23, 2018 / Loubna Mrie

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