Trump Is All But Provoking al-Qaida With His Latest Move

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 21, 2019 The president is sending troops to Saudi Arabia. Has everyone forgotten what the extremist organization made of U.S. military presence there? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

When Will Americans Realize We’re Not the Good Guys?

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jul 3, 2019 Thank the troops for their service if you're so inclined, but let's not delude ourselves about our imperial ambitions across the globe. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

U.S., Taliban Open New Talks to End Afghanistan War

KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Jun 29, 2019 Negotiations resume in Qatar days after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington wants an Afghan peace agreement before Sept. 1. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Stern Words From Iran: U.S. Cannot ‘Expect to Stay Safe’

AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 10, 2019 Iran's foreign minister signals a harder line toward the West after what he describes as an economic war against Tehran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who’s Behind the Iran Disinformation Campaign?

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Jun 4, 2019 Its briefings have been few and far between, but the State Department is working diligently to foment a conflict in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Note to Washington: Hands Off the ‘New’ Arab Spring

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 2, 2019 America’s history of bungling in the Middle East suggests it should just sit this latest development out. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Is the U.S. Protecting Saudi Fugitives Accused of Serious Crimes?

Sebastian Rotella and Tim Golden / ProPublica, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh / The Oregonian Apr 29, 2019 A new investigation from ProPublica reveals the disturbing lengths to which Washington will go to preserve its Middle Eastern alliance. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Who Are the Real Terrorists in the Middle East?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 18, 2019 The answer might surprise you. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

We Are All Complicit in America’s War Machine

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 17, 2019 Uncle Sam insists that we fight our enemies abroad or we'll be fighting them at home. It's a deadly lie that's met with collective apathy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Mike Pompeo Is Setting the Stage for War With Iran

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Apr 17, 2019 The Trump administration refuses to rule out military action, despite lacking approval from Congress. We've been down this road before. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Reckoning With Failure in the War on Terror

Chris Hedges, Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 8, 2019 The endless conflict is the final gasp of the American Empire, signaling the end of hegemony abroad and democracy at home. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

U.S. Pulls Forces From Libya as Fighting Approaches Capital

RAMI MUSA and SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Apr 7, 2019 An unspecified number of U.S. troops leave as a Libyan commander's forces advance toward Tripoli and clash with rival militias. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )