Sunday, April 6, 2025

The alarming rise of civilian deaths in the war on terror

New reports show an escalation in civilian casualties from U.S. operations in Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia — and a pattern of U.S. denial about the scale of the problem.
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Noam Chomsky & Vijay Prashad on Ukraine, why US must negotiate with Russia &...

When it comes to continuing the war rather than negotiating a peace settlement, “the United States and Britain are pretty isolated on this.”

In Syria, endgame or war without end?

"...the administration has redefined its goals to include the exit of all Iranian military and proxy forces from Syria, and establishment of a stable, nonthreatening government acceptable to all Syrians and the international community."

US intervention in UN resolution escalates Israeli assault on Gaza

The recent escalation in Gaza, resulting from Israel's intensified military actions, has led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement.

The economic consequences of the war

Ukraine’s economic losses and the outside assistance that country will need ever to achieve anything resembling what once passed for normal are staggering.

The biggest killer of U.S. troops in the Middle East is not ISIS –...

So what is the solution? How can the U.S. rein in this epidemic of suicide among active duty troops and vets?

Syrian roulette

As Trump’s presidency unravels will he grow more desperate?

The tragedy of forced displacement

The solutions to this major crisis, and indeed many of our problems, would naturally flow from the recognition of the fact that we are brothers and sisters of one humanity.

Personal interview: Dan Kovalik What are the Prospects for Peace?

We look to Dan Kovalik, a respected and renowned thought leader, for an honest assessment of both U.S. foreign and military policy to offer their most current thoughts and insights for improving the prospects of peace.

IDF strikes and blockades plunge Gaza into humanitarian catastrophe: Aid deliveries ‘virtually impossible,’ Oxfam...

Humanitarian efforts in Gaza are crippled by relentless Israeli military strikes and border closures, leaving millions without essential aid.