1985-1989: The Wavering Interventionist
1986: Apartheid South Africa
Joe Biden was a prominent opponent of apartheid South Africa and fought against U.S. aid to the regime. But he also lied about being arrested while trying to visit Nelson Mandela.
Murtaza Hussain
Murtaza Hussain is a reporter at The Intercept who focuses on national security and foreign policy. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, MSNBC, and other news outlets.
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1981-1984: Placing Conditions on Empire
1981: Saudi Arms Sales
Joe Biden tried to stop the U.S. from selling attack planes to Saudi Arabia because he thought it was bad for the U.S. and Israel.
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The U.S. Could Have Left Afghanistan Years Ago, Sparing Many Lives
America will depart without having accomplished its goals and with more Afghan suffering ahead.
How to Understand the Rage Economy
In “Postjournalism,” media ecologist Andrey Mir analyzes the way the news economy shapes our perceptions of reality.
The Smear Campaign Against Robert Malley — and Biden's Iran Policy
With half-truths and insinuations absent any substance, D.C.’s hawks are making their opening salvos against diplomacy with Iran.
Schumer’s Insurrectionist No-Fly List Is a Civil Liberties Nightmare
“Doubling down on use of the no-fly list will entrench an error-prone and unconstitutional system,” said an ACLU lawyer.
Sticking Point in Afghan Peace Talks: Two Forever Prisoners at Guantánamo
The Taliban wants the two remaining Afghans returned, but releasing torture victims could be embarrassing for the U.S.
Some U.S. Allies Expressed Concern About the Capitol Insurrection — and Others Did Not
Many U.S. allies were alarmed, while client-states that place little value on democracy were entirely muted.
Biden's Win Trades One Political Fantasy for Another
The channel is merely being changed from Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice” back to “The West Wing.”
France's Macron Is Ramping Up a Clash of Civilizations — but Will It Stop Terrorism?
With France on edge owing to a slew of terror attacks, Macron has arguably fanned, rather than quelled, the flames of unrest.