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Democrats Shouldn’t Let Trump’s Problems Turn Them Into the Party of War Democrats Shouldn’t Let Trump’s Problems Turn Them Into the Party of War

The danger in criticizing the president’s policies is that it could revive an interventionist temper on the left.

Oct 22, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Catalan independence 2019

Spain’s Catalonia Crisis Just Got a Lot Worse Spain’s Catalonia Crisis Just Got a Lot Worse

Massive peaceful protests, along with days of violent clashes, demonstrate that the fight over this region’s independence movement affects the entire country and is far from over.

Oct 21, 2019 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now

Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now

The hope for those who oppose his awful Brexit deal is that the number of supporters will collapse once the legislation comes into contact with reality.

Oct 21, 2019 / Rachel Shabi

Ecuador Political unrest

Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return

Protesters in Ecuador win some concessions, but underlying problems remain.

Oct 16, 2019 / Mark Weisbrot

Trump’s Syria Pullout Will Destroy the Middle East’s Only Woman-Led Democracy

Trump’s Syria Pullout Will Destroy the Middle East’s Only Woman-Led Democracy Trump’s Syria Pullout Will Destroy the Middle East’s Only Woman-Led Democracy

Betraying Kurdish forces will threaten a thriving model of governance and empower ISIS all over again.

Oct 8, 2019 / Carne Ross

Donald Trump

Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations

Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?

Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

The United Nations secretary general recounts the successes of the UN Climate Action Summit and the tough road ahead to ensure the survival our species.

Oct 3, 2019 / António Guterres

‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders

‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders ‘How Dare You!’ Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders

“We will not let you get away with this,” the 16-year-old climate strike leader tells the UN Climate Action Summit.

Sep 23, 2019 / Mark Hertsgaard

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff Iran Has Called Washington’s Bluff

At the UN, Tehran is challenging the Europeans to defy Washington—and the attack on Saudi oil installations demonstrates that Iran can fight back against US sanctions, whether dire...

Sep 23, 2019 / Bob Dreyfuss

Donald Trump

Trump Will Snub the Climate Summit for a Religious Freedom Meeting at the UN Trump Will Snub the Climate Summit for a Religious Freedom Meeting at the UN

Senior UN official confirms White House booked a room so Trump can attend a gathering in the same building as the summit.

Sep 20, 2019 / Oliver Milman

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