The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo The US Base More Secret Than Guantánamo
One US military base, decades of lies, and a crime that has never been faced or righted.
Jun 15, 2015 / David Vine
I Went to Prison for Exposing the CIA’s Torture Program. Why Are the People Responsible for It Walking Free? I Went to Prison for Exposing the CIA’s Torture Program. Why Are the People Responsible for It Walking Free?
There’s still time for President Obama to order the Justice Department to prosecute the perpetrators.
May 20, 2015 / John Kiriakou and Foreign Policy In Focus
How the World’s Largest Psychological Association Aided the CIA’s Torture Program How the World’s Largest Psychological Association Aided the CIA’s Torture Program
The APA’s collusion was crucial because other physicians were increasingly reluctant to participate in the interrogations.
May 7, 2015 / Lisa Hajjar
The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships
The devastating migrant boat wreck in the Mediterranean reveals the failure of the EU's refugee policy.
Apr 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Islamic State’s Atrocities—and Ours The Islamic State’s Atrocities—and Ours
It’s tempting to call ISIS “medieval” murderers. But from mass murder to drone strikes, atrocity is very much a part of our modern experience.
Mar 5, 2015 / John Feffer and Foreign Policy In Focus
The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington
Hint: it’s not to pressure the US into striking a better deal with Iran.
Mar 3, 2015 / Juan Cole
The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States
The historic US nuclear testing site is taking its case for disarmament to the International Court of Justice.
Jan 26, 2015 / Peter Weiss
Breaking Taboos, BDS Gains Ground Among Academics Breaking Taboos, BDS Gains Ground Among Academics
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement has a long way to go, but recent endorsements show it’s getting somewhere.
Jan 7, 2015 / David Palumbo-Liu
Will Palestine Bring War Crimes Charges Against Israel? Will Palestine Bring War Crimes Charges Against Israel?
It may seem like an obvious step, after joining the International Criminal Court. But the legal and political barriers are formidable.
Jan 6, 2015 / Salma Karmi-Ayyoub
Enhanced Interrogation Techniques Enhanced Interrogation Techniques
The backing of regimes where torture’s used Was once an issue causing quite a fuss. But now, to paraphrase what Pogo said, We’ve met the torturers, and they are us.
Dec 16, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin