Middle East

Bibi vs. Barack: Who Owns US Foreign Policy?

Bibi vs. Barack: Who Owns US Foreign Policy? Bibi vs. Barack: Who Owns US Foreign Policy?

The neocons are staging a comeback, fighting Obama’s Iran nuke deal along with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Aug 27, 2015 / William Greider

Cairo Street Scene, 1934. Credit: Library of Congress

Writings From the Most Fractured Place on Earth Writings From the Most Fractured Place on Earth

The revival of powerful literature about the Levant sheds light on our 21st-century conflicts.

Aug 27, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Adina Hoffman

A activist from Code Pink interrupts Senator Ted Cruz

Join a Day of Action to Support Diplomacy With Iran Join a Day of Action to Support Diplomacy With Iran

Today people across the country will gather outside congressional offices in support of diplomacy over war.

Aug 25, 2015 / NationAction

Kfredrian, Idlib

The Civilian Toll From the War Against ISIS Is Unacceptable. Why Isn’t the Press Covering It? The Civilian Toll From the War Against ISIS Is Unacceptable. Why Isn’t the Press Covering It?

The US-led bombing campaign has killed hundreds, according to one comprehensive report. The Pentagon admits to two.

Aug 25, 2015 / Sara Rathod

Senator Mitch McConnell

The Danger of ‘Foreign Policy by Bumper Sticker’ The Danger of ‘Foreign Policy by Bumper Sticker’

The GOP’s paranoia and hubris promises yet another self-inflicted foreign policy disaster.

Aug 25, 2015 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Iran press conference

The Same People Who Pushed for the Invasion of Iraq Now Want to Scrap the Iran Deal The Same People Who Pushed for the Invasion of Iraq Now Want to Scrap the Iran Deal

Even if the agreement is signed into law, Iran hawks will keep lobbying for a president who will abandon it.

Aug 24, 2015 / David Bromwich

Iranian flag

Why Would ‘The New York Times’ Try to Torpedo the Iran Deal? Why Would ‘The New York Times’ Try to Torpedo the Iran Deal?

Today’s front-page piece masquerades as news analysis, while pushing a neoconservative agenda.

Aug 24, 2015 / James Carden

John Kerry Iran Deal

Iran Is Not the Greatest Threat to World Peace Iran Is Not the Greatest Threat to World Peace

There’s a clear way to ensure a nuclear-free Middle East, but Washington is not interested.

Aug 20, 2015 / Noam Chomsky

Shirin Batshon

The War on Women in Israel The War on Women in Israel

Sexist laws and institutions threaten all women in Israel, but Arab women are beset from all sides.

Aug 19, 2015 / Samuel Thrope

A guard in Sanaa, Yemen

The US-Backed Saudi Coalition Is Winning in Yemen The US-Backed Saudi Coalition Is Winning in Yemen

But will a devastated country destabilize the region?

Aug 19, 2015 / Juan Cole

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