From the Rubble of the U.S. War in Iraq, Iran Built a New Order
The chaos unleashed by the U.S. invasion allowed Iran to gain a level of influence in Iraq that was unfathomable during the reign of Saddam.
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Organizer Mariame Kaba: We Need a People’s Bailout to Confront Coronavirus
Organizer Mariame Kaba discusses the realities facing some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Uncovering the Secrets of Iran and Brazil: The Intercept’s 2019 World Coverage
A look back at The Intercept’s must-read world stories from 2019.
Coronavirus Is Exposing How Foreign Crusades Bled America’s Domestic Resources Dry
The U.S. bled its institutions to the point of anemia in pursuit of crusades abroad, only to find itself unable to deal with acute threats at home.
Trump Administration Failed to Convince Members of Congress Its Assassination of Suleimani Was Justified
Members on both sides of the aisle were unimpressed with classified briefings and disputed the Trump administration’s legal rationale for the assassination.
While U.S.-Led Forces Dropped Bombs, Iran Waged Its Own Covert Campaign Against the Islamic State
In many ways, the Iranian intelligence campaign against ISIS mirrored the U.S. strategy for dealing with Iraq.
Leaked Iranian Intelligence Reports Expose Tehran's Vast Web of Influence in Iraq
Seven hundred pages of leaked documents reveal how Iranian spies have infiltrated every aspect of Iraqi political life.
America and the New Geopolitics After Coronavirus
Depending on how the world responds to the emerging challenges of the coronavirus, we could weather this storm — and maybe even make our societies stronger.
CIA Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling’s Life as an “Unwanted Spy”
CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling is this week’s guest.
TV Pundits Praising Suleimani Assassination Neglect to Disclose Ties to Arms Industry
David Petraeus, Jack Keane, Van Hipp, John Negroponte, and Jeh Johnson all celebrate President Donald Trump’s decision to assassinate Qassim Suleimani.