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
Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State
Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman is that rare thing, an honest and wise diplomat—which is why he’ll probably never be appointed.
Oct 14, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence
The Armenian Genocide Finally Gets Its Due With the Film ‘The Promise’ The Armenian Genocide Finally Gets Its Due With the Film ‘The Promise’
An epic motion picture, it will introduce general audiences to a tragic chapter of history that has been shamefully denied for far too long.
Oct 13, 2016 / Pietro A. Shakarian
Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow
In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.
Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel? Where Is Obama’s Red Line on Israel?
Israel has already chosen settlements, and Greater Israel, over a two-state solution. Washington needs to come to terms with that.
Oct 11, 2016 / Mairav Zonszein
Should Colombian President Santos Decline the Nobel Peace Prize? Should Colombian President Santos Decline the Nobel Peace Prize?
That’s what Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho did in 1973. Whatever Santos does, let’s hope he uses the award to advance the cause of peace.
Oct 7, 2016 / Greg Grandin and Emilio Leanza
Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War Yemen Faces Collapse as Civilians Flee Two Warring Factions in a Brutal Civil War
More than 10,000 have been killed, many by US ally Saudi Arabia in its indiscriminate bombing campaign.
Oct 7, 2016 / Nicolas Niarchos
This Film Shows Syria’s Civil War From the Victims’ Point of View This Film Shows Syria’s Civil War From the Victims’ Point of View
The White Helmets is a harrowing documentary about that country’s heroic first responders.
Oct 6, 2016 / Lydia Wilson
Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria? Slouching Toward War With Russia in Syria?
The proposed Obama-Putin cooperation was killed by its enemies in Washington, with dire implications.
Oct 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Imagining a World Beyond War Imagining a World Beyond War
A conference at American University asks a fundamental question: How can ordinary people take action to put an end to war?
Oct 5, 2016 / Alice Slater