New Defense Bill Bars Pentagon From Assisting Afghanistan in Any Way
This week’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act will end U.S. humanitarian aid delivered to Afghanistan using Defense Department resources.
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As Screws Tighten on Russia, a Warning About Civilian Harm of Sanctions
From Yemen to Cuba, sanctions have destroyed the lives of ordinary people as punishment for decisions made by their authoritarian rulers.
Obits Black Out Claims That Reagan Conspired to Keep Hostages in Iran Until After 1980 Election
Obituaries for Abolhassan Bani-Sadr, Iran's first post-revolution president, largely left out his claims about the "October Surprise."
Congress Launches a New Bipartisan Effort to End the War in Yemen
Proponents have passed similar bills before, but this time they'll have to contend with a White House striving to rekindle relations with Saudi Arabia.
Around the World Update: Turkey, Pakistan, and Palestine
Ryan Grim and guests discuss Turkey’s upcoming election, Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan, and recent airstrikes on Gaza.
Ceasefire Calls Grow
Israel rejects ceasefire calls and begins ground invasions of Gaza as the civilian death toll climbs.
Norm Coleman Oversees GOP Congressional War Chest, Then Lobbies on Saudi Arabia’s Behalf
The former senator also oversees a dark-money group that pours funds into the Republican super PAC.
India — and the World — After Gaza
Indian author and journalist Pankaj Mishra helps explain the new era of crisis that the world is entering upon.
Lesson From Ukraine: Breaking Promises to Small Countries Means They’ll Never Give Up Nukes
In the 1990s, world powers promised Ukraine that if it disarmed, they would not violate its security. That promise was broken.
How a Virginia Businesswoman Escaped Her Kidnappers in Iraq — and Later Returned to Finish Her Work
Sara Miran went to Basra to oversee a real estate project. An Iranian-backed militia grabbed her and demanded $2 million.