The legacy of the U.S. war in Iraq is, among other things, torture.
Playing Russian Roulette with Middle Eastern Oil
Despite hellish heat waves and epic floods, the Middle East gets failing grades on climate action.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
The Break-Up?
Are the United States and Israel heading toward a divorce?
Want Faster Shipping? There’s an Illegal U.S. War for That
Ongoing U.S. airstrikes in Yemen are dangerous, illegal, and unnecessary.
Language in the War on Gaza
Israel resorts to outright lies and dangerous deceptions.
Unjust Wars and a Just Peace
Wars can have many and diverse causes. But when local conflicts become intertwined with geopolitics and geoeconomics they become especially dangerous and destabilizing.
Destroying the Lawn in Gaza
Time is running out to save Palestinians and the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Despite Risks, U.S. Lawmakers Move to Extend War in Yemen
Members of Congress are preparing an authorization for the use of military force, even while acknowledging that it may perpetuate suffering in the Middle East.
How Washington’s Anti-Iranian Campaign Failed, Big Time
How the Gaza conflict made democracy’s name mud for millions.