Middle East

Congress Is Blocking Aid to Syria’s Rebels

Congress Is Blocking Aid to Syria’s Rebels Congress Is Blocking Aid to Syria’s Rebels

Yes, our Congress. It’s doing that.

Jul 9, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Gift From the United States to Mideast Zealots

A Gift From the United States to Mideast Zealots A Gift From the United States to Mideast Zealots

Washington again displays its hypocrisy by failing to label the arrest of Egypt’s freely elected president by the military a coup. 

Jul 9, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Women at Point Zero in Tahrir Square

Women at Point Zero in Tahrir Square Women at Point Zero in Tahrir Square

The recent wave of attacks against women in Tahrir Square reveal that in our global rape culture, women's bodies can be used as both tools of war and casualties of “freed...

Jul 8, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet

The Coup in Egypt: An Arab Winter? The Coup in Egypt: An Arab Winter?

If no one can rule and power-sharing is impossible, what now?

Jul 5, 2013 / Tom Hayden

Will Rice, Power Push Obama Toward War in Syria?

Will Rice, Power Push Obama Toward War in Syria? Will Rice, Power Push Obama Toward War in Syria?

Secretary of State Kerry has a hard road ahead of him to Geneva.

Jun 10, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Battle for Aleppo

The Battle for Aleppo The Battle for Aleppo

A special report from behind rebel lines. Says one fighter, ‘The hatred in our hearts is growing. I worry that one day it will be bigger than our dreams.’

Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / James Harkin

Hezbollah’s Gamble

Hezbollah’s Gamble Hezbollah’s Gamble

The Lebanese militia is now deeply embroiled in the Syrian civil war, which has become part of a regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran. 

Jun 5, 2013 / Mohamad Bazzi

Occupy Gezi: International Solidarity for Turkey’s Uprising

Occupy Gezi: International Solidarity for Turkey’s Uprising Occupy Gezi: International Solidarity for Turkey’s Uprising

As the Turkish people clash with authorities, the world rises in solidarity.

Jun 3, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Why Arming Syria’s Rebels Is Still a Bad Idea

Why Arming Syria’s Rebels Is Still a Bad Idea Why Arming Syria’s Rebels Is Still a Bad Idea

“Humanitarian” intervention would only deepen the humanitarian disaster.

May 8, 2013 / The Editors

Wanted: US-Russia Deal on Syria

Wanted: US-Russia Deal on Syria Wanted: US-Russia Deal on Syria

It’s a tough one, but it ought to John Kerry’s top priority.

Apr 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

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