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.
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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.
As the Lebanon Uprising Hits 100-Day Mark, Protesters Allege Torture by Security Forces
With unrest continuing in Lebanon, protesters say security forces are beating, arresting, and even torturing demonstrators with impunity.
The Wax and Wane of J Street’s Influence Over U.S.-Israel Policy
Jeremy Ben-Ami claimed his organization would only exist for a few years. But as the two-state solution grew distant, J Street solidified into a D.C. institution.