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House Democrats Join GOP to Approve $717 Billion in Military Spending
The House's passage of the 2019 defense bill comes just days after Trump's Twitter threats against Iran.
Travel Ban and Sanctions Obstruct Humanitarian Efforts in North Korea
International sanctions and Trump's travel ban are seriously hindering aid to North Korea's most vulnerable.
A Child of the Manhattan Project Discusses Complex Legacy of the Bomb
“Science has so much power, but it is not politically neutral,” says author D. Leah Steinberg.
Sixty-Five Years Post-Ceasefire, US Must Build Trust to End Korean War
Both Trump and Kim must take proactive steps to build trust and discredit those who benefit from continued war.
Implementing the Sino-Russian Blueprint for a Tripolar World Order
In this order, war will be a perpetual part of life.
Donald Trump and Mike Pompeo Push Confrontation With Iran
Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council, discusses more.
Meet Two of the Activists Who Secretly Entered a Nuclear Submarine Base
Martha Hennessy and Carmen Trotta discuss their action.
Bolton and Pompeo Reportedly Lead Push to “Foment Unrest” in Iran
Two ultra-hawks with a firm grip on the US foreign policy apparatus are seeking to destabilize Iran.
Why Unarmed Civilian Protection Is the Best Path to Sustainable Peace
Unarmed civilian protection has been proven to save lives, empower communities and secure lasting peace.
Middle East Alliances, Old and New: Confronting “That Part of the World”
It’s time that real debate about future US policy in the Middle East becomes part of our world.