Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatchOct 31, 2019
Despite his massive shortcomings, the president appears intent on recalibrating America’s role in the world. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigOct 9, 2019
As a result of the turmoil the U.S. and Turkey are causing in the region, 12,000 Islamic State fighters in containment camps could escape. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigOct 7, 2019
The White House says Turkey is planning to invade the Kurdish-majority region of northern Syria to establish what Ankara calls a “security zone.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatchSep 9, 2018
It may be hard to believe, but the current president won’t be remembered for any of the things now in our headlines. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentSep 5, 2018
Here are some of the points gleaned from excerpts from Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, “Fear,” which profiles the Trump White House on the basis of hundreds of hours of interviews with staffers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentAug 2, 2018
A report in The Intercept suggests he was ousted as secretary of state because of the sway the United Arab Emirates ambassador in Washington, D.C., has over Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
John Feffer / TomDispatchJul 23, 2018
Although the U.S. president's approach to global affairs seems to have no particular rhyme or reason, it does have a certain rhythm. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
JOSHUA GOODMAN / The Associated PressJul 4, 2018
After the president in a 2017 meeting suggested an invasion, administration officials explained how military action could backfire. However, Trump later pursued the issue with Latin American leaders and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Josh Lederman / The Associated PressApr 5, 2018
The president pushes for a quick military withdrawal, abandoning plans to stabilize the country and prevent Islamic State from re-emerging. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / RobertReich.OrgMar 28, 2018
The president is getting ready to do whatever it takes to maintain his power, even if that requires fanatical policies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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