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William Rivers Pitt | The Business Is Death, and Business Is Good
From Independence Day into Sunday, US forces launched 38 air attacks against Iraq in both Iraq and Syria.
US Still Won’t Confirm Israeli Nukes
Sam Husseini dissects the hypocrisy behind the persistent refusal to confirm that Israel has a nuclear arsenal.
The Confederate Flag at War (but Not the Civil War)
“It is good to see the Confederate flag coming down in some places, but I suspect that reports of its final furling are premature.”
The Nuclear Age at 70
By our own scientific and technological cleverness, we humans had created the means of our own demise.
Superpower Conundrum: The Rise and Fall of Just About Everything
Decline may be in the American future, but don't count on it taking place within the usual rise and fall of great powers.
After Half a Century, US and Cuba Reopen Embassies and Restore Ties
The US and Cuba have announced they will reopen embassies.
Russia vs. China: The Conflict in Washington Over Who Should Lead the US Enemies List
For many in the Obama administration, it is not Russia but China that poses the greatest threat to US interests.
Historic Iran Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance as Talks Enter Final Round
Today marks the deadline for Iran and six world powers to reach a comprehensive agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program.
What the Nuclear Zero Lawsuits Seek to Accomplish
High aspirations from a small but courageous country.
Five Things That Won’t Work in Iraq: When at First You Don’t Succeed, Fail, Fail Again
If ever there was an avoidable US crisis, Iraq War 3.0 is it.