The U.S. Exit from Afghanistan Was Doomed to be Ugly
Phyllis Bennis joins MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The White House is Dangerously Ratcheting Up Pressures with Iran
Trump’s rhetoric points to a real possibility for escalation in Yemen, which could be viewed as a proxy attack on Iran, IPS’ Phyllis Bennis tells MSNBC.
Civilian Control of the Military is Core to Our Democracy
A war-monger like General Mattis doesn’t make for a thoughtful secretary of defense, Phyllis Bennis tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell.
Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy is to Promote Western Civilization, But He Won’t Tell You How
In an interview with MSNBC, Phyllis Bennis says Trump’s speech was reminiscent of Nixon’s call when he was running for president and said, ‘I have a secret plan to end the war.’
Obama Clinches Iran Deal
Will the monumental deal lay the foundation for creating a nuclear free zone throughout the Middle East?
What Is Going To End the War in Syria?
Phyllis Bennis, Jill Filipovic, James Traub, and Asra Nomani join The Last Word to discuss what type of strategy is needed to end the terror attacks from the Islamic State.
‘Network of Ideology’ Fueling ISIS
Lawrence O’Donnell discusses the recent terrorist attacks in Denmark and North Africa with Phyllis Bennis.
Is War Against ISIS the Answer?
President Obama’s requests from Congress to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State. Phyllis Bennis joins MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss the authorization and Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.
The Military Option ‘Has Failed’ in the Middle East
Phyllis Bennis joins MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss why current U.S. military strategy against ISIS isn’t working and what alternative strategies should be used instead.
Obama v. Boehner: A Netanyahu Story
Benjamin Netanyahu will lobby Congress from the same podium where President Obama gave the State of the Union at the invite of John Boehner. Phyllis Bennis and Michael Tomasky join MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss why.
Boehner Invites Netanyahu to U.S. Congress Without Consulting the White House
Phyllis Bennis joins Lawrence O’Donnell on The Last Word: “This goes beyond partisan politics — it is more urgently involved with the question of negotiations with Iran.”
Assessing Russia’s Syria Proposal
Tamron Hall discusses the latest developments in Syria with Phyllis Bennis and others on MSNBC’s NewsNation.