On everything from climate to trade to the international order itself, the failure of the White House’s powers of persuasion were on full display at the G20.
‘Get Me Outta Here’: Trump Turns the G20 into the G19
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Saudi Arabia
Assassins Without Borders
Saudi Arabia’s apparent assassination of Jamal Khashoggi might have taken inspiration from Russia and North Korea — or Israel and the United States.
‘Jobs’ Are No Excuse for Arming a Murderous Regime
The case of Jamal Khashoggi is just one of many reasons for the United States to distance itself from the Saudi regime.
In Yemen and Beyond, U.S. Arms Manufacturers Are Abetting Crimes against Humanity
Our leading weapons dealers have developed a business model that feeds on war, terrorism, chaos, political instability, and human rights violations.
The U.S. Isn’t Just Backing the Yemen War — It’s Helping Trap Those Forced to Flee
The United States is helping Oman militarize its border with Yemen, trapping refugees from the U.S.-backed bombing of the country.
Given What the U.S. Has Done to the World, It Should Be Letting All Refugees In
From the Muslim Ban to family separations, the U.S. is cruelly restricting refugees from conflicts it helped create.
The Dictator Dating Game
Three eligible dictators. One president who’s wooed strongmen for decades. Who will he choose?!
Trump’s Iran Sanctions Are an Obvious Prelude to War
Maybe Trump really thinks sanctions will produce a “better” Iran deal. More likely, they’re designed to justify conflict.
An Emerging Russia-Turkey-Iran Alliance Could Reshape the Middle East
The unusual triple alliance coming out of Syria could change the regional balance of power and unhinge NATO — if it holds together at all.
There Was Nothing Humanitarian About Our Strikes on Syria
We fired 105 missiles on April 14. That’s 10 times the number of Syrian refugees we’ve taken all year.