Democrats Are Calling on Biden to Renew Diplomacy With Iran Democrats Are Calling on Biden to Renew Diplomacy With Iran
In spite of the president’s criticisms of Trump for backing out of the Iran deal, he has done little to reinstate it.
May 10, 2021 / Aída Chávez
As Yemen’s Famine Worsens, Biden Does Nothing As Yemen’s Famine Worsens, Biden Does Nothing
It remains unclear what, if anything, Biden has done to stop the Saudi Arabia–led military intervention.
Apr 30, 2021 / Chris Gelardi
The End of the War in Afghanistan Is in Sight The End of the War in Afghanistan Is in Sight
Despite the pressure of the American military high command, Biden has announced the beginning of the end.
Apr 28, 2021 / Rajan Menon
Waiting for Catastrophes While Living Under the Specter of Pandemic and War Waiting for Catastrophes While Living Under the Specter of Pandemic and War
When “How are you doing?” is also a question of politics and the world.
Apr 28, 2021 / Vijay Prashad
The Fight to Ban Chemical Warfare Helped Us Battle Covid-19 The Fight to Ban Chemical Warfare Helped Us Battle Covid-19
The research of chemist Julian Perry Robinson and biologist Matthew Meselson on arms control set public health standards for understanding the spread of contagion.
Apr 28, 2021 / Peter Pringle
The Successful Campaign to Block Matthew Rojansky’s Appointment Is Ominous for Biden’s Russia Policy The Successful Campaign to Block Matthew Rojansky’s Appointment Is Ominous for Biden’s Russia Policy
Recalibrating our relations to Russia—and reducing the tensions around Ukraine and the Russian border—surely must be part of that effort.
Apr 27, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Bewildering Search for the Islamic State in Congo The Bewildering Search for the Islamic State in Congo
Will a Texas hedge fund drag the US into another dangerous quagmire?
Apr 20, 2021 / Helen C. Epstein
Cuba Moves Into the Post-Castro Era Cuba Moves Into the Post-Castro Era
On the 60th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, many US officials still can’t seem to accept a socialist country “under their very noses.”
Apr 16, 2021 / Peter Kornbluh
Progressives Call for Action on the Yemen Blockade Progressives Call for Action on the Yemen Blockade
Nearly 80 congressional Democrats have called on the Biden administration to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia to lift the blockade immediately.
Apr 13, 2021 / Aída Chávez
Daniel Ellsberg Isn’t Stopping Now Daniel Ellsberg Isn’t Stopping Now
As he approaches his 90th birthday, the Pentagon Papers whistleblower is still working for peace and justice.
Mar 26, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky