Informed Comment - Part 1171

Why Pompeo’s Iran speech was So Outrageous

Mike Pompeo’s declaration of war on Iran makes the world less safe

President Donald Trump attacked the probe into possible collusion between his campaign and Russia as a “political hit job”

The Atlantic writer Matthew Stewart argues 9.9% of the population “takes wealth out of productive activities and invests it in walls.”

To suggest that young activists are passive pawns manipulated by the parties undercuts their agency and leadership

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani dismissed threats made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday

Historical experience predicts failure

The crown prince of Abu Dhabi has a suspicious relationship with Vladimir Putin

Angry Iranians, feeling betrayed, have demonstrated in large numbers against Trump

The evacuation of jihadists from southern Damascus follows intense fighting with Syrian regime forces