Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels
It would intensify the civil conflict and provoke a dangerous proxy war with Russia.
Feb 15, 2012 / The Editors
Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen? Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen?
A propaganda video from the Al Qaeda-linked militant group Ansar Al Sharia shows fighters overrunning a security position in the city of Zinjibar, Yemen. Militants captured the pro…
Feb 15, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran
Hawkish adviser says Iran is ready to talk.
Feb 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires
How US counterterrorism operations ignited an Islamist uprising.
Feb 15, 2012 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
The United States and Al Qaeda Are on the Same Side in Syria The United States and Al Qaeda Are on the Same Side in Syria
Radical Islamists and the Muslim Brotherhood back anti-Iran effort by Saudi Arabia.
Feb 14, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
‘Losing’ the World, Part One ‘Losing’ the World, Part One
American decline, from a historical perspective.
Feb 14, 2012 / Noam Chomsky
450 Bases and Counting 450 Bases and Counting
The Pentagon’s Afghan basing plans for prisons, drones and black ops.
Feb 13, 2012 / Nick Turse
Are We on the Brink of War With Iran? Are We on the Brink of War With Iran?
Obama’s abandonment of patient diplomacy—combined with Israel’s bellicose demands—has pushed us dangerously close to conflict.
Feb 8, 2012 / Trita Parsi
A Brief History of Drones A Brief History of Drones
With the invention of drones, we crossed into a new frontier: killing that’s risk-free, remote, and detached from human cues.
Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / John Sifton
Voices of Conscience in Israel Voices of Conscience in Israel
Why do patriotic members of an elite combat unit refuse to serve in the occupied territories?
Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / Eyal Press