John Bolton may have backed off wanting to bomb Iran, saying he’s not the one to decide, but he’s hardly given up trying to convince Trump to replace the regime in Tehran, as Gareth Porter explains.
Category: International
The U.S. and the Fate of the World
It may not be an exaggeration to say that the fate of civilization is up to Americans to sort out how they want to interact with the rest of the world, argues Inder Comar in this commentary.
A New Flotilla Steams Towards Gaza
Elizabeth Murray is aboard a new flotilla to highlight the illegality of the 12-year old blockade that is choking the people of Gaza.
Antifa or Antiwar: Leftist Exclusionism Against the Quest for Peace
The War Party’s ultra-left wing uses different arguments to arrive at the same conclusions: Syria and Russia are enemies. Instead of practical solutions to real problems, they spread suspicion, distrust and enmity, argues Diana Johnstone.
Delusions and Genocide: A Reply to Diana Johnstone
Consortium News published an article on May 4 by Diana Johnstone, in which she critiqued an article by Tony McKenna, who has asked for the right to reply.
Making Excuses for Russiagate
As months turn into nearly two years and no solid evidence emerges to nail Russia for nabbing Election 2016, some big Russia-gate cheerleaders are starting to cover their tracks, as Daniel Lazare explains.
The U.S. is Meddling in Venezuelan Election
As Venezuelans go to the polls Sunday, the U.S. is working to disrupt the re-election of Nicolas Maduro and rollback leftwing governments in the region, reports Roger D. Harris.
Haspel Could Be Subject to Arrest Abroad Under Universal Jurisdiction
Gina Haspel is the new CIA Director after the Senate voted on Thursday 54-44 to confirm her, with six Democrats agreeing. In this interview, Francis Boyle explains why Haspel could be at risk of arrest on trips abroad.
An Iranian Viewpoint on the Battle for Syria
A new feature from Iran gives a totally different perspective of the war raging in Syria than Western audiences are used to, explains Rick Sterling.
A Tale of Two Tortures
How the Americans and the British “tortured some folks” and got away with it, as Annie Machon explains.