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Ukraine Is in a Fog of War

Ukraine Is in a Fog of War Ukraine Is in a Fog of War

Stephen Cohen on continued conflict in Ukraine.

Jan 22, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering

Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering Why the 2016 Election Won’t Change Washington’s Warmongering

No matter who wins the presidency, we can count on the re-election of two words: “more war.”

Jan 22, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism

France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism

Poverty in France’s Muslim communities should elicit public dismay, and not just because it’s among the factors that may have motivated Charlie Hebdo’s attackers.

Jan 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions?

Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions? Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions?

The international community pledged enough aid to give every Haitian a check for $1,000. The money went elsewhere.

Jan 21, 2015 / Jake Johnston

The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions

The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions The Best Foreign Policy News From SOTU? No Iran Sanctions

President Obama’s speech was a mixed bag for progressives on foreign policy.

Jan 21, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

The Syriza party is poised to win Greece’s snap elections on an anti-austerity platform.

Jan 21, 2015 / Feature / Dimitris Bounias

Rigoberta Menchú Vindicated

Rigoberta Menchú Vindicated Rigoberta Menchú Vindicated

Finally, after thirty-five years, the Guatemalan military is being held responsible for murdering forty Mayan peasants.

Jan 21, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Gaza’s Labor Unrest Is Reaching a Boiling Point

Gaza’s Labor Unrest Is Reaching a Boiling Point Gaza’s Labor Unrest Is Reaching a Boiling Point

As the unity government wrangles over management of the devastated Gaza Strip, government workers are striking for their overdue wages.

Jan 20, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Charlie Hebd’overload

Charlie Hebd’overload Charlie Hebd’overload

The week when everyone forgot the definition of irony.

Jan 20, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

US Special Forces in Sudan

US Special Operations Forces Are in More Countries Than You Can Imagine US Special Operations Forces Are in More Countries Than You Can Imagine

What do you know about the special forces carrying out a secret war in more than half the nations on the planet?

Jan 20, 2015 / Nick Turse

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