20 Steps in the Right Direction

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jul 9, 2019 Whether President Trump’s recent gesture in North Korea leads to lasting changes remains to be seen—but it’s a promising start. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What Russia Rightfully Remembers, America Forgets

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jun 26, 2019 We can't seem to acknowledge that the former Soviet Union paved the way to Allied success during World War II with its blood. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

My Letter From Joe Biden

Scott Ritter / Truthdig May 1, 2019 His disregard of facts on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction helped pave the way to one of modern history's greatest geopolitical disasters. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Trump’s Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Deal Invites Disaster (Video)

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 18, 2019 In conversation with Chris Hedges, Truthdig contributor Scott Ritter dissects the demise of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Nikki Haley, We Hardly Knew Ye

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Oct 12, 2018 We may not have seen the last of Haley on the global political stage, but her time in Trump’s camp has altered her profile for good. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Benjamin Netanyahu Is No Friend to America

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Oct 4, 2018 The Israeli prime minister has the blood of thousands of U.S. soldiers on his hands, and he’s beating the war drum anew. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Is the Laughingstock of the World—Literally

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Sep 26, 2018 The president’s address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday had the world's diplomats in stitches. How far we have fallen in just two years. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

U.S. Brass Dismisses Constitution, Law in Missile Strike on Syria

Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Apr 16, 2018 The latest military action has chilling similarities to the war of aggression launched against Iraq in 2003 under false pretenses. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

John Bolton Is Just the Kind of Bully Donald Trump Admires

Marjorie Cohn Apr 6, 2018 The new national security adviser has been called a "serial abuser," a "kiss-up, kick-down sort of guy" who "abuses his authority with little people." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Arms Control, With a Heart

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Dec 8, 2017 Today's world needs the kind of leadership the late Col. Doug Englund exhibited while executing the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Syria’s Alleged Sarin-Gas Attack: Questioning a Flawed Investigation

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jul 5, 2017 The head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Ahmet Üzümcü (pictured), should resign over his role in the production of a biased report. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Leaked NSA Report Is Short on Facts, Proves Little in ‘Russiagate’ Case

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jun 8, 2017 The document allegedly leaked by whistleblower Reality Winner reinforces assertions made by President Trump that the Russia story is fake news. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )