Dana E. Abizaid

Dana E. Abizaid has published widely on Russian and Eurasian affairs. He teaches European History at the Istanbul International Community School.

Op-Ed

Human Rights

US Is Pushing Olympics to Exclude Russia, But What About Its Own War Crimes?

If Russian athletes are banned, then Olympians from the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Israel should also be excluded.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Truthout

February 20, 2023

War & Peace

The West Ignores Afghanistan at Its Peril

We must re-examine the Afghan Civil War if we want to understand why the US remains at perpetual war.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Truthout

September 17, 2018

News Analysis

War & Peace

Understanding Russia’s “Zapad” Military Exercises

Recent Russian war games in have raised fears of a military incursion into Poland or the Baltic States.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Speakout

September 25, 2017

Op-Ed

War & Peace

Are We as Innocent as We Think?

In the least, Trump's brashness should force Americans to take a harder look at who they are and what is done in their name.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Speakout

February 9, 2017

Op-Ed

War & Peace

The Istanbul I Know

It is no wonder why violence dominates news about Turkey in the Western press. It sells.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Speakout

December 28, 2016

Op-Ed

War & Peace

The Danger Is Inherent in the System

Indiscriminate bombing and torture have been an integral part of US foreign policy since 1945.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Speakout

December 16, 2016

Op-Ed

US vs. Russia in Syria: A Battle to Control the Truth

Russian media are serving up Putin's distorted version of the truth. But are US media doing any better with Obama?

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Truthout

October 31, 2016

Op-Ed

War & Peace

US Survey Reveals Public Support for Nuclear Strikes and a Disconnect From Their Bloody Reality

People who support the use of nuclear weapons do not understand the bloody reality of bombing campaigns.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Truthout

June 5, 2016

Op-Ed

The Distorting of History: What Donald Trump and ISIS Have in Common

Those who support ISIS display a disturbing lack of historical perspective. So do those who support Donald Trump.

By: Dana E. Abizaid ,; Truthout

December 18, 2015

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