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Chomsky: Prosecution of Assange Reflects “Extreme” Use of State Power
Chomsky discusses the need for journalists to speak truth to power as the state escalates repression of whistleblowers.
International Solidarity With the Kurds Energizes Revolution on the Ground
Rojava supporters say acts of solidarity are critical as the autonomous region faces a Turkish invasion.
Trump Met With Turkey’s Dictator to Distract From Impeachment
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed on little besides each other.
In Discussing “Withdrawals,” Don’t Forget US’s Vast Military Base Empire
There will actually be a net gain in U.S. troops in the Middle East at this moment of supposed reduction.
With Turkey’s Invasion, Trump Helped Create Humanitarian Catastrophe
Democrats must not push the false narrative that the U.S. must keep troops in the Middle East for humanitarian purposes.
Chomsky: Trump’s Actions on Syria Reflect the Foreign Policy of a Con Man
Trump is an effective con man who has a good sense of what animates his voting base, says Chomsky.
ISIS Grew Out of US Invasion of Iraq. What Will Happen Next?
In the wake of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death, it's important to examine why ISIS emerged in the first place.
Trump Shows Disturbing Glee in Recounting Gory Details of ISIS Leader’s Death
Many critics were unsettled by Trump's glorification of the violence leading to the ISIS leader's death.
Violence Erupts in Northeast Syria After Trump Touts “Ceasefire”
The debacle in the Rojava autonomous region is a victory for authoritarianism.
How the Reckless Use of US Military Power Caused Today’s Syrian Kurdish Crisis
Turkey’s attack on northern Syria has displaced over 176,000 people, including nearly 80,000 children.