NOTE: Over the past few days, I've published two new pieces. The first deals with Israel's arms trade with some of the most genocidal regimes in the world. It's my first piece published at Jacobin Magazine. The second, published by Middle East Eye, puts into context the recent Gaza hostilities, their impact on Israeli politics, and the likelihood the … [Read more...]
The U.S. Midterm Elections: the Blue Trickle
Tonight was not the major Democratic victory that many expected. There was talk in the media of a Blue Wave that would sweep the Democrats to control of the House. Instead, it was a Blue Trickle. Or as The Hill put it: the blue wave met a red wall. Dems knew prospects were dimmer in the Senate. But they hoped they could lose no more than one seat of … [Read more...]
John Bolton and the Coming Collapse of the Trump Presidency
The firing of H.R. McMaster and naming of John Bolton as national security advisor marks a critical juncture in the Trump presidency. The president has now rid himself of almost all the figures who might reasonably be called pragmatic conservatives; those who previously restrained him from his worst impulses. With Tillerson, McMaster and Gary Cohn out, … [Read more...]
Trump Throws Iran Nuclear Deal Back into Congress’ Lap, Will Senate Torpedo It?
Middle East Eye just published my latest piece. For some reason, they published an earlier, shorter draft of the article. This was meant as the final version for publication: It’s no secret that President Trump’s administration has been an abject failure in terms of legislative accomplishment. Every one of the supposed hallmarks of his agenda has … [Read more...]
