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Echoing Antiwar Activists, Sanders Warns Against Sanctions and War on Russia
“I am extremely concerned when I hear the familiar drumbeats in Washington,” Bernie Sanders said.
US Sanctions Caused Mass Civilian Deaths in Iraq. Afghan Civilians Are Up Next.
Nearly 23 million Afghans, including 1 million children, are facing hunger and starvation brought on by U.S. sanctions.
Is Russia-NATO Brinksmanship Over Ukraine Thwarting Diplomatic Resolution?
Masha Gessen and Anatol Lieven discuss the experience of Ukrainians and the possibility of peaceful diplomacy.
Biden Admin Restores Sanctions Waivers Seen as Key to Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal
While the U.S. sanctions on Iran will still remain in place, the waivers might help restore the Iran nuclear deal.
Claims Over Broken Promises About NATO Simmer at the Heart of the Ukraine Crisis
NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe never had anything to do with security in any meaningful sense.
“I Remember WMDs in Iraq”: Reporter Grills US Official on Russian Intel Claims
“You just ... expect us to believe it without you showing a shred of evidence,” the veteran AP reporter said.
Chomsky: US Approach to Ukraine Has “Left the Domain of Rational Discourse”
Noam Chomsky outlines the deadly dangers of U.S. intransigence over Ukrainian membership in NATO.
US Militarism Is a Cause of Tension in Eastern Europe, Not a Solution
U.S. actions are raising tensions with Russia rather than resolving them.
War in Ukraine Could Be Humanitarian Catastrophe for Millions in the Region
Up to 2 million people in eastern Ukraine are at risk of massive displacement and violence if the conflict escalates.
Biden’s Campaign Donors Don’t Want Him to End US Support for the Yemen War
The biggest winners in the Yemen war are weapons manufacturers who invest their deadly profits in political campaigns.