Thursday, October 22, 2026

War with Iran is at stake — and democrats’ high jumps over low standards...

Much has changed during the last five decades, but deception remains central to the state of perpetual war that funnels mega-billions in profits to the military-industrial complex.

Even War Has Rules

Hospital attacks in Yemen and Kunduz have not been mentioned in any of the U.S. presidential debates or forums so far. We need a full investigation of these crimes, to hold those responsible accountable.

Will Europe Obediently Follow the US into a Catastrophic War?

The EU has the opportunity to avoid taking the same steps the U.S. did when it comes to war. They have the opportunity to move in a positive direction and reject the dictates of Washington. But will they?

As al-Qaida Defeats ‘Moderate’ US Allies in Syria, Will the US Ally With al-Qaida?

President Obama has announced his new "complicated plan" to deal with ISIL and it involves training a "third force", therefore creating a Free Syrian Army to attack al-Qaeda and ISIL. But is this a practical option to fighting the radical extremists?

Israel’s standoff on Gaza displacement and hostage dynamics

The decision to bar Palestinians from returning to their homes raises significant concerns under international humanitarian law.

Remembrance of Wars Past

We are missing any sense of connection to the government. While past administrations are to blame for this, Tom Engelhardt describes why there is no massive antiwar movement in America.

President Obama Drones On And On; Ranks Of New Terrorists Swell

What will President Obama be known for in future history books? It could be for some positive changes he made for his citizens or it could be for his poor decision to open the door to drone warfare.
The Vienna International Centre, headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Photo: Gugerell / CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Getting Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran Back on Track

Even the Trump administration may soon realize that only multilateral negotiations can break the current deadlock.

Muslim Activist in Paris Condemns Attacks, Rising Islamophobia

Reports of Islamophobia have already emerged following the Paris attacks, and fears of attacks on Muslims in Paris have risen.

Iran, the presidency-killer: Is Trump being carterized?

Trump may be imprisoned in his own Rose Garden, helpless before a new round of Iranian hostage-taking, as a Blue Tsunami swells to take down large numbers of Republican House and Senate candidates.