Foreign Policy

Stop This War

Stop This War Stop This War

We are not on the brink of war; we are already at war. What matters now is ending it—as quickly as possible.

Jan 8, 2020 / The Nation

Mourner Suleimani funeral

Trump’s Assassination of Iran’s Suleimani Was a Colossal Strategic Blunder Trump’s Assassination of Iran’s Suleimani Was a Colossal Strategic Blunder

In one blow, Washington has strengthened Iran’s hard-liners, revived its nuke program, drawn Iraq closer to Tehran, stymied popular regional uprisings, and endangered Americans aro...

Jan 7, 2020 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian

Suleimani funeral

Trump’s Distraction by Assassination Trump’s Distraction by Assassination

The killing of Iran’s Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani took the public’s attention away from Trump’s upcoming trial in the Senate. This new crisis, though, has no visible off-ramp.

Jan 7, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Take Action Now: No War With Iran

Take Action Now: No War With Iran Take Action Now: No War With Iran

Protest endless war, learn about the situation in Iran, and work towards peace at home and abroad.

Jan 7, 2020 / NationAction

US Warships near Korean Peninsula

The 2010s Were a Decade of Imperial Overreach. Trump Is Making It Worse. The 2010s Were a Decade of Imperial Overreach. Trump Is Making It Worse.

Historically, such an approach does not end well, and there is ample evidence that Trump’s foreign policy is failing nearly everywhere.

Jan 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’

If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’ If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’

His shilling for Trump’s war crimes makes Rumsfeld and Cheney look… well, as awful as ever. But he’s trying to join their ranks.

Jan 7, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution

Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution

Block war funding, revoke AUMFs, move to renew the Iran nuclear deal, and hold Trump to account.

Jan 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Pentagon Esper and Milley

Americans Want Jobs, Not War Americans Want Jobs, Not War

Polls indicate voters would like to see a reduced Pentagon budget and more spending on health care and education at home.

Jan 6, 2020 / Guy T. Saperstein and Joe Cirincione

Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?

Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran? Who Will Stop Trump’s War on Iran?

The assassination of a top Iranian military commander could cause the conflict to spiral out of control.

Jan 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Trump Presidency Is Our Second 9/11

The Trump Presidency Is Our Second 9/11 The Trump Presidency Is Our Second 9/11

For the past three years, Donald Trump has been a uniquely disastrous president.

Dec 26, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

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