Wounds of War

World War Trump

Nick Turse / TomDispatch May 22, 2026 Since January 2025, the U.S. has killed more than 2,000 civilians in a furious blitz of global war-making across Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Africa

Israel Recognizes ‘Strategic’ Breakaway Somaliland Territory

Connor Echols / Responsible Statecraft Jan 7, 2026 Both countries have a lot to gain from the controversial new relationship — and, judging from the backlash, a lot to lose too. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Middle East

Israel Plays With Fire in Yemen

Elfadil Ibrahim / Responsible Statecraft Sep 3, 2025 The assassination of the Houthi prime minister marks a turning point in a now fully regionalized conflict. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Military

The Last Taboo

Patrick Blanchfield / n+1 Apr 4, 2025 The grotesque national appetite for celebrating mass killing abroad has metastasized to the point where questions themselves are suspicious and self-doubt a sin. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

War Plans Security Breach

Dave Whamond Mar 27, 2025 Dig deeper

Politics

Signal Mishap Shows Just How Little Trump World Cares About Dead Yemeni Children

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 26, 2025 In the messages, the U.S. defense secretary seems more concerned with appearances than the realities or even strategic value of dropping bombs. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Africa

What Does Project 2025 Want From Djibouti?

Aidan Simardone / Responsible Statecraft Jan 27, 2025 It's all about China, and its prescriptions will do nothing but exacerbate tensions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Middle East

The Houthis Aren’t Going Anywhere

Magnus Fitz / 972 Magazine Nov 21, 2024 With Hamas and Hezbollah debilitated, the Yemeni group has emerged as Iran’s premier non-state ally, set to continue to disrupt trade and strike Israel. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Military

U.S. B-2 Bombers Attack Yemen Without Congressional Approval

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 17, 2024 The bombings underscore the United States' deep involvement in a regional war that threatens to engulf the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Europe

EU-NATO Countries Remain Split on Escalating Middle East Conflict

Eldar Mamedov / Responsible Statecraft Feb 7, 2024 As the U.S. dives plows ahead on military action against Iranian proxies in support of Israel, EU member states stand divided on pledging their support. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Media

Why Does the Media Consider ‘Ceasefire’ a Dirty Word?

Blaise Malley / Responsible Statecraft Jan 22, 2024 Mainstream outlets refuse to acknowledge that brokering an end to the war in Gaza might stem the violence in the Red Sea and elsewhere, too. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Opinion

Yemen Strike Proves the “Rules-Based International Order” Applies to Everyone but the U.S.

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 12, 2024 Biden's remarks do little to justify an escalatory attack delivered at a time when we should be seeking an end to Israel's siege of Gaza. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )