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John Bolton
John Bolton Escalates Blackmail to Shield US War Criminals
Those who committed torture in Afghanistan or killed civilians in Gaza would not be held accountable for war crimes.
Bolton Threatens International Criminal Court Over Probes Into US War Crimes
Human rights advocates decried the Trump administration's efforts to skirt accountability.
Efforts to Undermine Iran Nuclear Deal Warrant Greater Public Outcry
The most destabilizing force of the past 25 years in the Middle East was not Iran; it was the United States.
Trump Threatens Iran to Distract From Russia Criticism and Appease Israel
With the right spin, a war against Iran could also help the GOP in the midterm elections.
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.
Media, Hardliners Play Up North Korean Nuclear “Deception” Claim
Evidence suggests that some Trump officials want to derail the US-North Korea negotiations.
What Can We Expect From Trump on Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara?
Bolton's strong distaste for Morocco and its policies may influence Trump to take a more critical stance.
North Korea Agreed to Denuclearize, but When Will the US?
Only global denuclearization can eliminate the unimaginable threat of nuclear war.
John Bolton Names Professional Islamophobe and Bush Official Fred Fleitz to National Security Staff
Eric Levitz discusses more.
Planned US-North Korea Peace Talks in Jeopardy as Trump Adviser Bolton Pushes for Regime Change
North Korea is threatening to cancel the June 12 US-North Korea summit.