Middle East
Democratic lawmakers score Trump for drone strike killing of Suleimani
January 3, 2020Illegal move by the president threatens to trigger a new Mideast war with worldwide consequences.
Read moreNuclear lies and broken promises: Will Turkey get the bomb next?
November 26, 2019If we don’t slow down the new arms race, we might not be around for the worst part of climate change.
Read moreIran erupts in protest; over 100 killed in security crackdown
November 19, 2019A nationwide internet blackout and Khamenei’s warning to stay away from demonstrations indicate a violent crackdown may be looming.
Read moreU.S. domination of Middle East challenged as new alignments emerge
November 6, 2019While Turkey’s recent invasion of northern Syria is grabbing the headlines, the bigger story may be that major regional players are contemplating some historic re-alignments.
Read moreIraqi Communists condemn repression, say “moment of real change” has arrived
November 4, 2019With unemployment, corruption, and violence crushing Iraq's working class, the Communist Party says the current system is "a terrible failure."
Read more