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Stephen Zunes is a professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco. Read more of his work at stephenzunes.org.

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Democratic Leadership Still Hasn’t Caught Up to the Party’s Base on Gaza

Amid growing calls for an end to U.S. support for Israel among Democrats, the consensus is starting to shift—even if the establishment tries to stand in the way.

As President, Jimmy Carter Was Not a “Peacemaker”

The late Carter’s foreign policy record as president was mixed at best.

Trump Is Handing the State Department Over from Exxon Mobil to the Tea Party

The likely next Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is a Koch-funded, far-right ideologue who supports torture, denies climate change, disparages Muslims and sounds thirsty for war.

Trump’s Unilateral Strikes in Syria Must Be Categorically Opposed

When it comes to Syrian civilians, Trump's humanitarian rhetoric doesn't match his destructive actions.

Trump’s Far-Right Israel Stance Creates an Opening for the Left

But congressional Democrats won't act without a push.

From Gaza to Aleppo: A Handy Guide for Defending War Crimes

Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the bombing of civilian neighborhoods.

The 5 Worst Excuses for Hillary Clinton’s Vote To Invade Iraq

Clinton supporters want Democratic voters to forgive their candidate's support for the most disastrous foreign policy decision in decades. They shouldn't.

The Truth About Nonviolent Movements