Vijay Prashad / Independent Media InstituteJul 29, 2019
The United States is leading a process to create a naval force that would patrol the Strait of Hormuz. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 16, 2015
In Tuesday's episode of "Days of Revolt," host and Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges and author Vijay Prashad (pictured) trace the acceleration of US militarism since the collapse of the Soviet Union and discuss the nature and consequences of U domination over global affairs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Stanley HellerOct 28, 2015
Leading lights of the left say we should be prodding great powers to force compromise on Syria. This is not our job. Our duty is solidarity with the oppressed and the tortured. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigFeb 4, 2015
The U.N. has warned of "total chaos" in Libya; the U.S.-backed regime in Egypt continues a crackdown on political opponents; and Iraq is coming off its deadliest month in years -- all while the rise of the Islamic State continues there and in Syria. "Democracy Now!" surveys the wreckage in these places and others with Vijay Prashad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Vijay Prashad, CounterPunchDec 11, 2014
Somewhere in America tonight, another poor person who the police deem a threat will be killed. Tomorrow another, and then another. These deaths are not an outrage against this system. They are normal for this system. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 25, 2014
"It's very unlikely that U.S. airstrikes will be able to stop" the Sunni fundamentalist group's march across Syria and Iraq, professor Vijay Prashad tells "Democracy Now!" on Monday. A coalition of regional militaries and even militias is needed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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