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This Isn’t the First Time the US Has Abandoned the Kurds
Since the 1970s, the U.S. has treated the Kurds as disposable pawns in pursuit of its foreign policy goals.
Trump’s “Maximum Pressure” Policy in Iran Prevents Real Diplomacy
Rather than isolate Iran, the international community should de-escalate tensions and advance a sustainable peace.
Saudi Arabia Owns the 45th Floor of Trump Tower, and It Shows
Trump is drafting foreign policy on the back of a cashed Saudi government check.
Are We About to Attack Iran?
John Bolton is gone, but Trump might bomb Iran anyway.
Saudi Oil Refinery Attack Raises Fears of “Wider Regional War”
While the United States has been quick to blame Iran, other world powers have not yet assigned blame.
Will the US and Iran Resume Talks After John Bolton Is Ousted?
The former national security adviser had strongly pushed for Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.
France Upstages Trump at G7 by Inviting Iran to Salvage Nuclear Deal
French President Macron is still attempting to salvage what he can of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Former Bush Administration Insider Reflects on the Failure of the Iraq War
Amid tensions with Iran, Lawrence Wilkerson reflects on the war profiteering and incompetence that drove the Iraq War.
US Leaders Can Now Be Prosecuted for Illegal War
The International Criminal Court recently defined and activated for prosecution the new "crime of aggression."
Tensions Between Iran, UK and US Spark Fears of War
Narges Bajoghli, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, discusses rising tensions with Iran.