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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 stephen​zunes​.org.
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As President, Jimmy Carter Was Not a “Peacemaker”
The late Carter’s foreign policy record as president was mixed at best.
Stephen Zunes
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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.
Stephen Zunes
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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.
Stephen Zunes
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Trump’s Far-Right Israel Stance Creates an Opening for the Left
But congressional Democrats won't act without a push.
Stephen Zunes
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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.
Stephen Zunes
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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.
Stephen Zunes
The Truth About Nonviolent Movements
Stephen Zunes
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