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Struggling for Asylum, Refugees Face Bulldozers and Riot Police in Calais, France
Thousands of Middle Eastern and African refugees and migrants have built a camp in Calais, France, while seeking asylum.
Baghdad Kidnappings: American Civilians Work for US Defense on Iraq’s Special Forces Program
The question of using American contractors to train Iraq's special forces is in sharp focus.
Failed States and States of Failure: Headlines From the Future
“We Destroyed the Cities to Save Them” is just one possible headline from the future.
Interview With Noam Chomsky: Is European Integration Unraveling?
Scholar Noam Chomsky offers his insights on Europe's migration and refugee crisis and the ongoing financial crisis in Greece.
Civilians in Iraq Face Violence From All Sides, UN Says
The assault on Iraqi civilians comes from all sides: ISIS, the Iraqi government, coalition airstrikes and armed gangs.
The Pentagon’s Progress: Will US “Successes” Lead to More Iraqi Military Failures?
History suggests that time is no panacea when Washington attempts to prop up, advise or build armies.
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Five Exciting Developments From Across the Middle East in 2015
US news shows dwell on negative events in the Middle East. Here are some underreported positive stories.
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Why the Refugee Acceptance Movement Must Become an Anti-Imperialist Movement
In order to understand the refugee crisis, we must examine the US role in creating instability and chaos in Iraq and Syria.
Security Culture and Xenophobia in the Wake of Terror: What We Have to Lose
After the Paris attacks, we should be mindful of strategic moves to eliminate personal freedoms by the state.
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Inside the “ISIS Stronghold,” Civilians Face a Multifront War
The 300,000 Syrian civilians living in Raqqa, Syria, now live in the crossfire of an international war.