Syrian Civil War
The Next Stage of Barbarity

Human shields may be just the start in Syria.

The Mess in the Middle East
Russia Leads in Syria as U.S. Falters

The U.S.-backed alliance in Syria is still little more than Kurds and on-paper agreements with small Arab forces.

The Evolution of Erdogan
After Elections, Erdogan Doubles Down

Turkey launches fresh attacks on Kurds amidst crack-down at home.

Blue Model Death Watch
Denmark to Bernie: Stop Dissing Us with That Word

Socialism may be a dirty word in Scandinavia these days.

The Future of the Palestinians
Abbas Gets Something Right

“I am not asking for a right of return for six million Palestinians; I want a solution for them.”

Turkish Elections Take Two
Erdogan Divides and Rules

November 1 vote shows Erdogan’s divisive tactics worked. Bad news for Turkey ahead.

Mandatory Minimum Reform
Ignore the Prosecutor, Ignore the Problem

Plea coercing still an unadressed problem in drug reform bill.

The Vatican and Israel
Pope: Attacking Israel’s Right to Exist Is Anti-Semitic

Pope Francis is often portrayed as pro-Palestinian, but his latest remarks show he’s one of the most pro-Israel pontiffs in Catholic history.

Before Sunday's Elections...
Turkish Government Seizes Opposition TV Stations

“We are now directing this broadcast,” official declares, as cops drag out journalist in headlock.

After the Nuclear Negotiations
Up Next: Capitulation on Syria?

U.S. invites Iran to nuclear negotiations, makes noises about keeping Assad.

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