Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Bizarre Bid for Political Relevance Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Bizarre Bid for Political Relevance
Iran’s ex-president wants to rebrand himself as an advocate for global freedom and democracy. It’s not working.
Jul 22, 2019 / Samuel Thrope
The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars
It’s one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.
Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Oil Is Driving the Iran Crisis Oil Is Driving the Iran Crisis
Washington’s aggression is part of a decades-long quest to control the spigot in the Persian Gulf.
Jul 11, 2019 / Michael T. Klare
Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington? Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington?
White House bullying and sanctions have succeeded in uniting an otherwise divided Iranian public behind the government.
Jul 11, 2019 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian
The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough
For decades, the Pentagon has shored up its power and consumed too much of our national budget. Will we ever escape its pull?
Jul 9, 2019 / William J. Astore
The Use and Abuse of International Law in the Occupied Territories The Use and Abuse of International Law in the Occupied Territories
Noura Erakat’s new book examines the legal arguments used to justify Israel's occupation—and the legal arguments that might have been used to counter it.
Jul 1, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Raja Shehadeh
Trump Will Stumble Into War Against Iran—Unless We Stop Him Trump Will Stumble Into War Against Iran—Unless We Stop Him
Powerful administration hawks are baying for blood, which is why we need mass protests to prevent yet another catastrophic Middle East war.
Jun 28, 2019 / Michael T. Klare
As Trump Lays Out a War Pretext, the Media Misses the Context As Trump Lays Out a War Pretext, the Media Misses the Context
The only threat Iran poses to the US is in retaliation to Trump’s attacks.
Jun 27, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
Beirut Opened My Eyes to the Power of Queerness Beirut Opened My Eyes to the Power of Queerness
A story of love and dancing the night away in Lebanon’s capital.
Jun 26, 2019 / Sa’ed Atshan
The Seasons After the Arab Spring The Seasons After the Arab Spring
Recent uprisings in Sudan and Algeria have avoided mistakes of 2011.
Jun 25, 2019 / Gilbert Achcar