Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia Media Contempt for Facts Grows Along With the Dangers of War With Russia
“Russiagate” has become a grave threat to US national security—but its discredited foundational allegations persist.
Jun 28, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
South Korean President Moon Jae-in Prepares for a Difficult Meeting With Trump South Korean President Moon Jae-in Prepares for a Difficult Meeting With Trump
Dealing with the hawkish president won’t be easy for Moon, who seeks renewed peace efforts with North Korea.
Jun 27, 2017 / Tim Shorrock
Trump’s Chaos Is Covering for Stealth Escalation Overseas Trump’s Chaos Is Covering for Stealth Escalation Overseas
Americans are tired of wars without end. But the reality is that we are headed into more war without public support, without a sensible strategy or a clear purpose.
Jun 27, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Fighting American Wars on Reality TV Fighting American Wars on Reality TV
Our invasions and bombings have become prime-time entertainment for millions.
Jun 27, 2017 / Rebecca Gordon
American Special Ops Forces Have Deployed to 70 Percent of the World’s Countries in 2017 American Special Ops Forces Have Deployed to 70 Percent of the World’s Countries in 2017
And we’re only halfway through the year.
Jun 26, 2017 / Nick Turse
These CIA Torture Victims May Finally Have a Chance at Justice These CIA Torture Victims May Finally Have a Chance at Justice
A lawsuit filed on behalf of former “black site” prisoners is now scheduled to go to trial—but in seeking restitution, the detainees have had to relive their torment. &n...
Jun 26, 2017 / Larry Siems
Trump’s Policy Is Clear: Civilian Casualties Don’t Matter in the War on Terror Trump’s Policy Is Clear: Civilian Casualties Don’t Matter in the War on Terror
Multiple air strikes on cities and the use of white phosphorus—a probable war crime—guarantee a growing death toll.
Jun 21, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis
The Iran-US Drone War in Syria Could Quickly Spin Out of Control The Iran-US Drone War in Syria Could Quickly Spin Out of Control
The US attempt to control the Syria-Iraq border will prolong the bloody Syrian civil war.
Jun 21, 2017 / Juan Cole
Was a Cuban Missile Crisis Averted in Syria, the Transatlantic Alliance Ruptured, and Intelgate Exposed? Was a Cuban Missile Crisis Averted in Syria, the Transatlantic Alliance Ruptured, and Intelgate Exposed?
Though briefly noted by the mainstream media, we may have witnessed three essential truths about the new Cold War.
Jun 21, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Trump and His Generals Are Playing a Dangerous Game in Syria Trump and His Generals Are Playing a Dangerous Game in Syria
The recent events in Syria represent a remarkable break from the policy candidate Trump campaigned on last year.
Jun 21, 2017 / James Carden