MIDDLE EAST
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The Russian intervention in Syria: The beginning of a New War
By Nasurullah Brohi The protests and the unrest of local groups against President Assad’s regime since 2011 have created a…
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The Young Turks on President Obama sending troops in Syria: “This is perpetual war for perpetual peace!”
The Young Turks John Iadarola, Jimmy Dore, Cara Santa Maria (Talk Nerdy), and Elliot Hill (The Lip TV) break down…
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Saudi Arabia crucifies, beheads and tortures under the nose of the international community
By Marwa Osman For the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sometimes it’s not enough to simply behead a citizen of theirs…
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Escalation or division? The Iranian situation: foreign and domestic
By Gregory Brew Since Russia began its intervention into Syria in early October, the Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated…
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Palestine: Hope amidst repression
By Abukar Arman The growing insecurity in Jerusalem (Al-Quds) and other parts of Israel proper and the occupied territories are simply…
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What Congress should ask Hillary Clinton
By David Swanson There are dozens of Hillary Clinton scandals that I have no wish to minimize. But how is it that…
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While Russia assists legitimate governments the US destroys them
By Thierry Meyssan Moscow’s military intervention in Syria has not simply overturned the fortunes of war and spread panic throughout the…
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Kerry says U.S. still hopeful of diplomatic solution in Syria, Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said the United States maintained hopes of a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict…
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A giant raptor fueled by oil circles the earth
By David Swanson To the genre of war abolition treatises that everyone should read add A New Era of Nonviolence: The…
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Past decade in Syria in 5 minutes
By David Swanson The accepted story in the United States of what’s happened in Syria is just that, a story…
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