Middle East
The US kill count in Iran makes the phrase ‘precision strikes’ absurd
Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Azmat Khan says the Pentagon still obfuscates, lies, and manipulates the truth about civilian deaths in war
September 25, 2026
Martin Di Caro
Media
How the US tried (and failed) to learn from 'The Battle of Algiers'
Sixty years after the film premiered, and 23 years after its screening at the Pentagon, its lessons are as relevant as ever
September 15, 2026
Washington Politics
Sen. Van Hollen: Iran war is illegal and we cannot fund another dime
In an interview with RS, the senator discusses Israeli influence in the US, whether Libya was a mistake, and more
August 14, 2026
Washington Politics
Robert Kagan: Sometimes US intervention is worth blowback
In a wide-ranging interview with RS, the hawkish historian talks primacy, neoconservatives, and why he opposes the war in Iran
August 04, 2026
Middle East
They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot
July 17, 2026
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