Are the UK sanctions on Israel real progress, or more illusion?
Advertisements The UK’s new sanctions on Israeli settlements may be groundbreaking, but they’re also full of loopholes. F-35 parts are exempt, the state itself is untouched, and enforcement won’t start for months. Real progress, but far from enough. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading
Britain’s Israel Sanctions: All Bark, No Bite?
Advertisements In this week’s Globalists podcast, Josh White and I dig into the UK’s new sanctions on Israeli settlements — and the diplomatic firestorm they’ve sparked with Israel. Listen at The Battleground Or watch the video on YouTubeContinue Reading
The Terrorists Won: 11 September Turns 25
Advertisements 25 years ago, George W. Bush said “Don’t let the terrorists win.” He, and his successors, then proceeded to do just that. Read more at The Battleground Continue Reading
“Gatekeeper” Politics Endanger Progressive Movements
Advertisements Whether its liberals trying too hard to find bigotry in progressive ranks or rigid, high-handed ideological purity, gatekeeper politics are a threat that popular movements must avoid. Read more at Cutting Through Continue Reading
After giving up on military force, Trump’s new plan to defeat Iran is…more economic sanctions?
Advertisements Trump’s “Operation Economic Outcast” to impose secondary sanctions on countries trading with Iran is a tacit admission of U.S. military defeat. But sanctions haven’t worked for 47 years, and Iran won’t let the U.S. decide when the shooting war ends. Read more at Mondoweiss Continue Reading