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Turkey’s Erdogan Is Due for Another Rebuke

3 days ago

With municipal elections on the horizon, Turks are likely to note that imprisoning the opposition hasn't exactly raised living standards.

Could Trump Really Launch a War With Iran?

February 1, 2019

It's unpopular at home and abroad, and regional politics don't favor it. But we should take neocons like Bolton at their word.

“Are You Serious?” Awards 2018

January 3, 2019

From Saudi Arabia funding Islamophobic attacks on Muslim congresswomen to Israel arming anti-Semitic militias, we look at some of the more fascinating boondoggles from 2018.

Spanish Elections Offer Another Lesson for the Left

December 20, 2018

Again, the success of right-wing parties reflects less the rise of the right than the collapse of the center.

A Vital Primer on the Push for War in Iran

November 30, 2018

Americans — including those in the White House — know little about Iran and its history with the United States. A new book wants to change that.

Unwrapping Armageddon: The Erosion of Nuclear Arms Control

November 9, 2018

The White House appears to have a broader strategy to unwind over 50 years of agreements to control and limit nuclear weapons.