The Syrian War Is Still Raging, but the Battle Over Reconstruction Has Already Begun The Syrian War Is Still Raging, but the Battle Over Reconstruction Has Already Begun
Russia is pushing for Western funding—with little success.
Sep 5, 2018 / Richard Salame
Is the US Military Winning the War on Terror? Sure. Is the US Military Winning the War on Terror? Sure.
It just depends on how you define “winning.”
Sep 4, 2018 / Nick Turse
What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals
Valorizing an ex-CIA director and bashing Trump obscures what is truly ominous.
Aug 22, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen
You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.
Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction
Remembering Kofi Annan Remembering Kofi Annan
He consistently expressed a powerful concern for poverty and human rights—but he often succumbed to US power and domination.
Aug 21, 2018 / Phyllis Bennis
Can’t We Just Play Ball Without Guns Getting Involved? Can’t We Just Play Ball Without Guns Getting Involved?
A veteran looks at the increasing militarization of sports.
Aug 20, 2018 / William Astore
The War in Afghanistan Is Headed for a Record The War in Afghanistan Is Headed for a Record
And it’s not a good one.
Aug 16, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt
Sanction Mania vs. Russia Sanction Mania vs. Russia
For nearly 100 years, Russia has been under US sanctions, often to the detriment of American national security.
Aug 15, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
America’s Gulf Allies Are Making the World a More Dangerous Place America’s Gulf Allies Are Making the World a More Dangerous Place
Maybe it’s time to ask, “With friends like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who needs enemies?”
Aug 15, 2018 / Kate Kizer
Montenegro and NATO’s Faustian Bargain Montenegro and NATO’s Faustian Bargain
Did Montenegro’s NATO accession increase the collective defense of the West or merely protect a corrupt regime?
Aug 10, 2018 / Gordon N. Bardos