17 Years Later: The Consequences of Invading Iraq
While the world is consumed with the terrifying coronavirus pandemic, on March 19 the Trump administration will be marking the 17th anniversary of the...
Virus Spreads Worldwide: Italy Cases Surge 50%; France Closes the Louvre
New fronts in the battle to contain the virus open rapidly, deepening a sense of crisis that has already sent financial markets plummeting.
What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us
The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it.
U.N. Chief Warns 'A Wind of Madness Is Sweeping the Globe'
Antonio Guterres points to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond.
Iraqi Blocs Choose New PM-Designate After Weeks of Jockeying
Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi is selected to replace outgoing Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi.
U.S. General Says Troop Surge in Middle East May Not End Soon
America has sent more than 20,000 additional troops into the region over the past eight months to counter the escalating threat from Iran.
Violent Chaos Is Practically American Foreign Policy
When it comes to wreaking havoc in the Middle East, Donald Trump has more in common with his predecessors than many are willing to admit.
Three Reasons Trump Ordered Soleimani’s Killing
The president may not want war with Iran, but he does want to push the regime into submission and tout U.S. military dominance to his base.
The Smoking Gun in the Soleimani Assassination
The president and his administration repeatedly fail to provide any evidence of the imminence of any threat the Iranian general posed.
Defying Police, Iranians Protest Over Plane Shootdown
Videos posted online showed protesters in Tehran shouting anti-government slogans.
