Phyllis Bennis’ Interview on Syria, Gaza, and John Bolton
Phyllis Bennis joined KPFA’s Kris Welch to discuss John Bolton, Syria, Gaza, and more. Start at 31:00 to fast forward to Bennis’ interview. Listen to the full interview at KPFA.
American Air Strikes in Syria Do Nothing to Further Justice for the Victims of the Attack on Douma
There is no legal justification for the current US troop presence in Syria, let alone additional air strikes.
John Bolton’s Terrifying First Day in the Trump White House
Trump’s threat to escalate military intervention could open a new, dangerous front in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Apocalyptic Christianity Returns to U.S. Foreign Policy
For evangelicals, Trump’s hard right line on Israel and machinations against Iran make him an instrument of the endtimes.
The U.S. Has Treated Poor Countries Like Shitholes for Decades
Trump’s racist remarks are offensive. The brutal excesses of U.S. foreign policy are worse.
War Still Isn’t Winning in Iraq and Syria
The Islamic State group lost its capital, but U.S. military action has done more harm than good.
The U.S. Is Bombing at Least Six Countries. How Can the Anti-War Movement Step Up?
Peace activists must look beyond our own movement.
How Bush’s ‘New World Order’ Became Trump’s ‘No World Order’
Successive U.S. military interventions upended the very international system the U.S. once pledged to uphold. Now the world faces the twin challenges of ISIS and Trump.
Is This What ‘Liberation’ for Mosul Looks Like?
ISIS may be on its way out, but the Iraqi city has a long hard road ahead.
We Need To Talk About Raqqa
The U.S. admitted to using white phosphorus in civilian areas in Syria, Phyllis Bennis tells The Real News.
After the Chemical Attack, It’s Time to Get Rid of the ‘Muslim Ban’
Now that he cares about the fate of Syrian children, I hope Trump will open up our country — not bomb theirs.
Building a New Movement Against Militarism
As Dr. King noted 50 years ago, you can’t fight militarism unless you also fight racism and materialism.
The War in Syria Cannot Be Won, But Can Be Ended
IPS Fellow, Phyllis Bennis will explain why further military engagement by the U.S. is not the way to end the horrific carnage in Syria.
Trump’s Executive Order Will Amount to a Ban on Muslims from the U.S.
This policy bans refugees fleeing wars that we started.