Informed Comment

Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope

To the packed crowd, he described Khamenei as a martyr, a spiritual guide, and the physician for pain.

Hegseth has defended convicted war criminals, arguing that US troops are not bound by international laws or norms limiting the violence of war

Experience from past conflicts shows that pollution, contamination and ecological stress can persist long after the missiles stop flying

Israel and its hard line supporters have long relied on weaponizing charges of antisemitism to silence critics

When Iran and Iranians are being demonized, it is important to remember the beauty of Iranian civilization and the complexity of Iranians

I argue that the deliberate collapse of the Palestinian health system is the product of policies of blockade, occupation, and structural neglect

Despite Trump’s conviction, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to an unconditional discharge with no prison, probation, or even fines

When they called your name at midnight, In your thoughts, morning blossomed from a blood-stained horizon.

The US petroleum companies, I think, bear blame for this war, because they want to get into Iran and develop its petroleum