Middle East
Deaths for dollars—Saudi war in Yemen continues with U.S. support
November 5, 2018The war in Yemen will continue until those in power decide their costs outweigh the benefits—and until the rest of us insist on a cost for civilian lives.
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‘On Her Shoulders’ shows the media game that is modern advocacy
October 24, 2018The documentary On Her Shoulders follows Murad’s advocacy tour to get concrete policies passed to rectify the horrors done to her people.
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Why Trump bears responsibility for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
October 15, 2018At the very least, Trump is guilty of not warning the journalist of the plot against him. At worst, the President of the United States is implicated in his killing.
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Syria war nears end as U.S. and Israel target Iran
October 11, 2018The Syrian civil war appeared to be winding down, but suddenly the U.S. moved the goal posts.
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Shifting alliances: Asia and Middle East chart courses independent of U.S.
August 30, 2018With the erratic winds blowing out of Washington these days, countries all over Asia and the Middle East are re-evaluating traditional foes and old alliances.
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