U.S. Shares Responsibility for Rachel Corrie’s Death
Unconditional U.S. support gave the Israelis the confidence that they could literally get away with murder, even if it involved a U.S. citizen.
Anything But a Love Triangle: Yemen’s Ex-president, al-Qaeda, and Washington
A review of Gregory Johnsen’s “The Last Refuge: al-Qaeda and America’s War in Yemen.”
Peru Confronts Its Past
Peru is grappling with a host of issues stemming from its violent struggle against insurgent movements.
Can We Abolish Nuclear Weapons Before We Abolish War?
In the end, what are nuclear weapons, but war writ large?
Review: The Light in Her Eyes
A remarkable documentary offers a rare look at the women’s side of the mosque.
Former Algerian Defense Minister’s Indictment for War Crimes in Switzerland (Part 2)
The main source of terrorism during the Algerian civil war was elements of the government itself.
Review: Bending History
A new book argues that there’s been nothing visionary about Barack Obama’s foreign policy.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 5)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
Mali’s War: The Wages of Sin
The bad dream unfolding in Mali is the consequence of the West’s scramble for resources in Africa, and the wages of sin from the recent Libyan war.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 4)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
Syria’s Sectarian Echoes in Turkey
The radicalization and internationalization of Syria’s armed opposition have exacerbated the fears of Turkey’s minority communities.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 3)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.
How We Can Replace Defense Jobs
As the post-9-11 wars finally begin to end, we can shrink the Pentagon budget. Here is a three-part strategy for replacing the jobs currently dependent on military production we don’t need.
Japan’s Katrina Moment
In the cargo-container communities of Japan’s disaster areas, one finds echoes of post-Katrina New Orleans.
West’s Idea of No Nukes Doesn’t Include Itself (Part 2)
The West insists on nuclear nonproliferation, but refuses to reciprocate with meaningful disarmament.