The last time the U.S. accused Russia of downing a civilian airliner, nuclear war nearly broke out.
MH17: Cold War Replay?
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Middle East & North Africa
Refugee Crisis: The Stunning Collapse of Syria’s Safe Spaces
In just five years, Syria has gone from being the world’s second-largest host of refugees to the second-largest producer of them.
Israel’s Operation in Gaza: Terrorism by Any Other Name
Israel is obviously determined to subjugate Gazans by instilling fear.
Women and the War In Syria
Meet five women who are bearing the burden of conflict in Syria and persevering in spite of it.
Reset Relations with Iran
If President Obama wants his legacy to be as a peacemaker, Iran must be the place to start.
NBC Pulls Its Best Journalist from Gaza Just as Israel Invades
With Israeli tanks rolling into Gaza, NBC has pulled the reporter who has done more than any other to show the human costs of the conflict there.
When and How to End a Foreign Intervention
Oxford professor Richard Caplan examines the challenges of exiting from state-building operations.
The Most Obvious Way for Iraq to Fend Off ISIS
Iraq President Nouri al-Maliki’s attention remains divided.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?
Why Exactly Does Hamas Launch Rockets From Civilian Areas?
Its deterrent effect is lost on the Israel Defense Force.