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."
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Joe Biden Leads a Western “Coalition of the Killing” in Backing Israel’s Gaza War
Examining the colonialist roots of U.S. and European support for Israel’s scorched-earth siege.
The War Caucus Always Wins
The new $857 billion defense bill lines the pockets of contractors and pushes the U.S. toward a new Cold War.
Two Decades Into Forever Wars, the Pentagon Finally Unveils Plan to Reduce Civilian Casualties
Experts cautiously praise the 36-page blueprint but stress its success or failure will depend on how it is implemented.
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.
Months After Rep. Haley Stevens Hopped Districts, Allies Accuse Her Opponent of Carpetbagging
Michigan Rep. Andy Levin has lived in the newly drawn 11th District for most of his life. Stevens moved there in November.
Intel Report Warned Abraham Accords Would Fuel Violence
President Joe Biden is now pushing for a version of the Abraham Accords on steroids, leaving Palestinians behind.
UAE's Security Bubble Is Punctured by Its Role in Yemen War
Missile attacks on the UAE are the result of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed turning the Emirates into an active belligerent in Yemen.
Humanitarian Exemptions to Crushing U.S. Sanctions Do Little to Prevent Collapse of Afghanistan’s Economy
More Afghan people may die from sanctions than from 20 years of war.