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As Journalists Are Jailed for Three Years in Egypt, Will US Stop “Cozying Up” to Regime?
In Egypt, Al Jazeera journalists Mohamed Fahmy, Baher Mohamed and Peter Greste were sentenced over the weekend.
The Hypocrisy of the US Promoting the “Rule of Law” in Africa
In many African countries, Western backing is the only thing keeping kleptocrats in power.
Let It Shine
In the face of wars, refugee crises, and unaddressed climate change impacts, let us echo the common sense of children.
UN Official Says Human Suffering in Yemen “Almost Incomprehensible“
Yemenis are in need of aid after 1.5 million displaced and a death toll of 4,000 in just five months.
Five Things You Need to Know About the US “Reconstruction” Effort in Afghanistan
With billions of dollars for Afghanistan reconstruction unaccounted for, there is a strong possibility that the US is repeating its military mistakes of old.
Neoconservatives Play the Long Game in Iran
David Bromwich examines the imperialist idealism that is the driving force behind the neoconservative version of reality.
War Begets War Refugees: The Moral Bankruptcy of Italy and NATO
Now that the refugee crisis is worsening, it behooves NATO to deal with the problem.
Why Is Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Not Mentioned in Iran Deal Debate?
The Israeli stockpile is estimated at some 80 to 100 warheads, though Israel refuses to confirm or deny its existence.
Noam Chomsky | “The Iranian Threat”: Who Is the Gravest Danger to World Peace?
Chomsky wades through the spin and speechifying to offer a frank assessment of threats in the Middle East.
Understanding ISIS and US Foreign Policy Since 9/11
Phyllis Bennis discusses US foreign policy since the September 11, 2001, attacks, anti-terrorism efforts and the Iran nuclear agreement.