Saturday, June 6, 2026

Escalation watch

Four looming flashpoints facing President Trump

Trump’s policy catastrophe

Trump is neglecting or worsening five genuinely big problems facing America. Why is he doing these things?

The US of A(rms)

Don’t be shocked if, even in a Biden presidency, such weaponry continues to flow in and it remains business as usual for this country’s giant arms merchants to the detriment of the peoples of the Middle East.

Biden considering deploying thousands of troops to Eastern Europe

"Ukraine demands a diplomatic and political resolution."

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine demonstrates our need to break away from oil

We can’t let the war justify an expansion of our fossil fuel dependence.

US aid to Israel faces scrutiny amid Gaza humanitarian crisis: Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez speak...

Amidst a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, U.S. lawmakers challenge continued military aid to Israel, sparking a heated debate over ethical foreign policy.
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Justice for Ayşenur Eygi: As Israel kills another American in West Bank, will US...

The Turkish government has said it holds Israel responsible for Ayşenur’s death, while the U.S. government has offered condolences and called for Israel to investigate the incident.

Gaza deal: What it means for peace in the Middle East—expert Q&A

We asked Scott Lucas, an expert in the Middle East conflict at University College Dublin, to explain the key issues that have led to the agreement and what it means for the future of the region.

Syria Truce Holds, Offering Hopes for Delivery of Humanitarian Aid

There was little sign of political compromise, however, which is a bad sign for the future.

Tehran, USA

Fighting fundamentalism in the U.S.