How the UN can act decisively to end genocide in Gaza
Recent UN General Assemblies have heard many speeches lamenting the UN’s failure to fulfill its most vital purpose, to ensure peace and security for all
NATO’s 5% pledge: an obscene betrayal of global needs
Medea Benjamin argues that real security doesn’t come from tanks and missiles – it comes from strong communities, global cooperation, and urgent action on our shared crises.
How the US & Israel used Rafael Grossi to hijack the IAEA and start a war on Iran
CODEPINK activists argue that Rafael Grossi should resign as IAEA Director before he further undermines nuclear non-proliferation and drags the world any closer to nuclear war.
Israel’s strikes on Iran spark growing dissent in Congress
Members of Congress are being forced to choose: follow the AIPAC money and the old playbook – or listen to their constituents.
The United States is the main obstacle to peace in Palestine
The US maintains that it is Hamas that is standing in the way of a ceasefire and peace, but it is the US that continues to enable Israel to carry out genocide even after establishing “red lines”
Will the Freedom Flotilla sail to Gaza?
Türkiye is under significant pressure from the US and Israel to block the flotilla from setting sail and achieving its objective of delivering aid and breaking the blockade
Ten surprisingly good things that happened in 2022
If we hope to celebrate another holiday season, we have to find a way to bring all sides to the negotiating table. May peace prevail in 2023!
Memo to Congress: Diplomacy for Ukraine Is Spelled M-i-n-s-k
If the US government wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, it should support an already existing framework for a solution to the crisis
Our future vs. neoliberalism
In country after country around the world, people are rising up to challenge entrenched, failing neoliberal political and economic systems, with mixed but sometimes promising results.
How can the US wake up from its post-9/11 nightmare?
The only hope for the future is to abandon the futile quest for hegemony and instead commit to peace, cooperative diplomacy, international law, and disarmament.
Afghan crisis must end the US’ empire of war, corruption, and poverty
The United States spent $2.26 trillion on its war in Afghanistan and about $1.5 trillion, went to military spending to maintain the US military occupation
The hidden hand of the US blockade sparks Cuba protests
In their frenzy over the protests in Cuba, US media and politicians have systematically overlooked the role played by US foreign policy in creating the difficult economic and social conditions on the island






