The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering The Long-Term Consequences of Trump’s Middle East Blundering
His obsession with Iran and the assassination of Suleimani have strengthened Iran’s power in Iraq and damaged the anti-ISIS coalition.
Jan 21, 2020 / Mohamad Bazzi
Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen
Trump’s actions show how little the political class has learned about war.
Jan 17, 2020 / Column / Laila Lalami
The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War The Media Failed Us in the Lead-Up to the Iraq War
It may be about to fail us again.
Jan 16, 2020 / Connie Schultz
The Only Way Out of Our Latest War The Only Way Out of Our Latest War
We cannot let the president continue our misadventures in the Middle East.
Jan 16, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War Take Action Now: Say No to Endless War
Support Puerto Ricans and Australians confronting economic crisis, stand up for Temporary Protected Status, and oppose military escalation.
Jan 14, 2020 / NationAction
How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes How the Presidency Seized Control of Drone Strikes
Under Trump, the use of drone warfare—which grew dramatically under Obama—guarantees countless more will needlessly die in America’s wars.
Jan 14, 2020 / Allegra Harpootlian
Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority
So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?
Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols
Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan Trump Is Close to Committing a Massive War Crime in Afghanistan
President Trump’s reckless threats to escalate the Afghan War could lead to the killing of tens of millions of civilians.
Jan 10, 2020 / Nick Turse
15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election 15 Years Ago I Helped Oversee Iraq’s First Democratic Election
The children I saw then would be adults now. I wonder how tired they must be of being stuck between the US and Iran.
Jan 9, 2020 / Jerad W. Alexander
Sanctions Are Economic Warfare Sanctions Are Economic Warfare
Trump used his Iran speech to say the US is “ready to embrace peace with all who seek it.” But the crippling sanctions he proposes will only make things worse.
Jan 9, 2020 / John Nichols