Middle East

War Crimes in Our Name: A Q&A With Shireen Al-Adeimi

War Crimes in Our Name: A Q&A With Shireen Al-Adeimi War Crimes in Our Name: A Q&A With Shireen Al-Adeimi

The outspoken advocate details the plight of her native Yemen—and explains what needs to happen to avoid further disaster.

Dec 14, 2018 / Q&A / Chris Gelardi

Civilans look at rubble from Saudi airstrike

The Senate’s Yemen Vote Proves a More Democratic Foreign Policy Is Possible The Senate’s Yemen Vote Proves a More Democratic Foreign Policy Is Possible

Public outrage over US-Saudi relations may put an end to war—and serve as an important lesson for progressives.

Dec 13, 2018 / Evan Hill

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What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?

It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.

Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols

Sanders-Warren Rally in Boston

Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment

It is time to think anew. The United States needs dramatic changes in its policies and the institutions that enforce them.

Dec 11, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Marc Lamont Hill Was Arguing for the Rights of Humans, Not of States

Marc Lamont Hill Was Arguing for the Rights of Humans, Not of States Marc Lamont Hill Was Arguing for the Rights of Humans, Not of States

The important demand that CNN rehire Hill has obscured much of the actual content of his speech.

Dec 9, 2018 / Feature / Phyllis Bennis and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

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We Shouldn’t Lie to Ourselves: Nonviolent Resistance Is Alive and Powerful in Gaza We Shouldn’t Lie to Ourselves: Nonviolent Resistance Is Alive and Powerful in Gaza

It’s time for the international community to recognize and support it.

Dec 6, 2018 / Muhammad Shehada

Yemen airstrike

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

Spread the word, call your senators, and help refugees in your community.

Dec 6, 2018 / NationAction

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The Trump Administration Rattles the Saber at Iran The Trump Administration Rattles the Saber at Iran

A Q&A with Dr. Trita Parsi, author of Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy.

Dec 5, 2018 / James Carden

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The Harsh and Unjust Punishment of Marc Lamont Hill The Harsh and Unjust Punishment of Marc Lamont Hill

The attacks on the professor are a threat to academic freedom and the criticism of Israeli human-rights abuses.

Dec 4, 2018 / David Palumbo-Liu

Sanders War Powers Hearing

Congress Takes a Critical Step Toward Reasserting Its War-Powers Control Congress Takes a Critical Step Toward Reasserting Its War-Powers Control

A Senate resolution to end US support for Saudi-led conflict in Yemen shows that the politics of war are finally evolving.

Dec 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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