War

The interim framework could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause a war that killed thousands, but unresolved disputes over sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, frozen assets, and Israel’s military operations leave the deal vulnerable before it is even signed.

“In her great piece, Sara Gray makes the connection between kids playing at 'first person shooter games' and being in live combat. She explains how these kinds of games desensitize heavy players to images of violence- thus, isn't it easy to imagine shooting someone in real life when you spend all day simulating shooting someone?”

War preparations that increase the likelihood of war may excite laptop warriors. But the militarism they promote is madness nonetheless.

But it's also united on a false linkage between Russia and Hamas.

If the U.S. made a deal with Maoist China in the 1970s, it can surely cut one with North Korea today.

Political motives behind the killing of Ismail Haniyeh and the impact on cease-fire negotiations.

Terrorism is a tactic of extremists within each religion, and within secular religions of Marxism or nationalism. No religion, including Islam, preaches indiscriminate violence against innocents.

How the IAEA director general provided diplomatic cover for the Israeli and U.S. war on Iran.

Amnesty International hailed this move as “a crucial step toward justice.”

A UN panel raises alarms on Israel’s actions in Gaza, deeming them consistent with genocide, as US arms continue to fuel the conflict. Progressive lawmakers like Sanders call for halting arms sales amidst alleged war crimes.