Sunday, June 21, 2026

Girding for confrontation

Right now, a Sino-American war sounds like the plotline of some half-baked dystopian novel. But could it become reality in the future?

Ukraine’s secret weapon may prove to be civilian resistance

Unarmed Ukrainians changing road signs, blocking tanks and confronting the Russian military are showing their bravery and strategic brilliance.

Nations halt UNRWA funds amid shocking staff misconduct claims: Gaza’s lifeline at risk

The international community remains divided on the issue, with some nations like Norway and Ireland pledging to continue their support for UNRWA.

Biden administration advances $1 billion arms sale to Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict

As the U.S. prepares to ship another billion dollars’ worth of arms to Israel, progressive voices question the alignment with international humanitarian standards and the potential impacts on Palestinian civilian areas.

A nonviolent strategy to liberate Syria

The difference between success and failure in any struggle is the soundness of the strategy.

Into the Afghan abyss (again)

How a failed drug war will defeat Trump’s Afghan adventure

Can U.S. progressives stop a war with Iran?

Over the last few weeks there’s been yet another surge in tensions in the Middle East, with the Islamic Republic of Iran...

Mike Pompeo and the push for two Cold Wars

If there was ever a time to embrace the kind of international cooperation the left has always called for, it’s during a global pandemic.

The endless shadow of the war on terror

Is the war on terror itself over? Apparently not.

From Mosul to Raqqa to Mariupol, killing civilians is a crime

Exposed lies and double standards that corrupt the Pentagon's latest effort to whitewash its criminal non-compliance with the Geneva Conventions.