Part Four: “You Think Our Country’s So Innocent?”
On war policy, Trump has proven less murderous than George W. Bush and more of a war criminal than Jimmy Carter. So far.
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Gas Price Politics and Genocide Collide in Yemen
Reinstating Trump's terror designation for the Houthis could exacerbate what is already the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Biden Balks at Sanctions on Saudi Crown Prince After Release of Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Biden imposed sanctions only on aides to Mohammed bin Salman even though a new intelligence report said that MBS approved the mission on Khashoggi.
The Coup That Wasn't
Bolivia’s defense minister tried to overthrow his country’s elected president. Why did he fail?
Bolivian Ex-Minister of Defense Plotted a Second Coup Using U.S. Mercenaries
Leaked phone recordings and emails reveal a top official was prepared to use foreign troops to block Bolivia’s left-wing MAS party from returning to power.
On Arms Sales to Dictators and the Yemen War, Progressives See a Way In With Biden
Biden has taken a tough stance against longtime U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Progressives are keen to hold him to his promises.
Progressives Look to Wield Power in a New Place: The Foreign Affairs Committee
Joaquin Castro, in a long-shot bid for chair, says he wants to hold the Trump administration accountable.
Tools for Repression in Myanmar Expose Gap Between EU Tech Investment and Regulation
Europe is developing phone-cracking technology with a company that has exported to authoritarian regimes.
With a Crowded Progressive Field, Wall Street’s Candidate Gains Steam in Manhattan DA Race
Progressives focus on background as a Wall Street-backed candidate raises millions.
Joe Biden's Silence on Ending the Drone Wars
With scant comments about U.S. assassination programs, there are indications that Biden would keep the drone wars around.