An under-the radar gathering at the White House exposes troubling new drifts in U.S. foreign policy.
Trump’s Quiet Meeting with Saudi Arabia and Israel Portends a Dangerous Collision Course with Iran
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War & Peace
Trump, Terrorism, and the Politics of Witch Hunts
It’s ironic that the most powerful man on earth would protest that he’s the subject of a “witch hunt,” especially given his enthusiasm for bombing and torturing people.
15 Years After the Iraq Invasion, What Are the Costs?
Americans spend $32 million per hour on wars started during the Bush administration.
These Two Islands, 1,400 Miles Apart, Are Banding Together Against U.S. Bases
Guam and Okinawa have a shared history of exploitation by their governments — and a shared threat from new military installations.
How Those Trump-Kim Talks Might Go: A Transcript
Trump’s “art of the deal” is about to get its most high-profile test yet. The early prognosis is… not good.
If We Want to Support Refugees, We Need To End the Wars That Create Them
The sanctuary movement needs an anti-war voice.
Once Upon a Time, Congress Actually Fought Saudi Arms Deals. It Can Again.
Most members of Congress accept that the U.S. will sell huge quantities of weapons to the rights-abusing state. It doesn’t have to be that way.
The Chilling Lies the White House Tells to Stoke Suspicion About Muslims and Immigrants
The Trump administration’s own data shows that homegrown right-wingers and mass shooters are bigger threats than Muslims or immigrants. They want you to believe the opposite.
The New, New Cold War
The Cold War has been around, in various permutations, for a long time. It’ll take patience, organizing, compromises, and some luck to bury it once and for all.
Oversimplifying Conflicts Doesn’t Help Protect Civilians
Conflicts don’t have to include “genocide” to demand intervention. And “intervention” doesn’t have to mean military action.