Foreign policy should prioritize the needs of ordinary civilians and civil society — and wars of choice should always be off the table.
A Feminist Alternative to Trump’s Chest Beating on Iran
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Middle East & North Africa
Good Riddance to the WTO
Rich countries embraced trade multilateralism when it suited them, and now they’re abandoning it. That may not be such a bad thing.
As the Decade Closes, the Power of Protest Endures
Despite the dashed hopes of the early 2010s, social movements are still winning important fights — and building a framework for human survival.
Complicating Trump Administration Claims About Iranian Threat
The Iranian military is focused on deterring external threats not launching an attack on its adversaries.
How the Battle of Seattle Made the Truth About Globalization True
Twenty years ago, experts refused to see the truth about the dark side of globalization. Then Seattle happened.
Bearing Witness to the Costs of War
I’m a scholar of the war on terror’s civilian casualties, as well as a military spouse. Until the suffering ends, all of us should bear witness to the costs of war.
End the Wars, Win the Antiwar Vote
Hard data shows ending our wars would be smart politics — and the first step toward repairing a moral calamity.
Nuclear Lies and Broken Promises
The Nonproliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off.
It’s Not Too Late for Rojava
The Trump administration betrayed the Kurds in Syria. But there is still time to turn things around.
Trump Isn’t Really Trying to End America’s Wars
But the bipartisan condemnation of his sporadic complaints betrays a fear that a more competent leader could finally wind them down.