Anxiety runs through the palaces of Saudi Arabia, where the expectation of permanent United States support has declined. Signs of this decline have been evident … Why the U.S. and Saudi Arabia Are Suddenly Involved in a Tense Geopolitical DramaRead more
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The Republican myth of Ronald Reagan and the Iran hostages, debunked
Some stories are too good to check, and some myths are too perfect to bust. We’ve seen that dynamic in action all month, as GOP … The Republican myth of Ronald Reagan and the Iran hostages, debunkedRead more
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A Bad Week for Warmongers
Between the quick release of 10 detained U.S. servicemembers and a nuclear deal set to take effect, this week is not looking kind to opponents … A Bad Week for WarmongersRead more
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Air Pollution Shutters Schools in Tehran, Factories in Beijing
In Iran, authorities have shuttered all schools and kindergartens in the capital Tehran for two days due to dangerous levels of air pollution. The move … Air Pollution Shutters Schools in Tehran, Factories in BeijingRead more
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Who made the region a mess?
President Obama is defending the global agreement to curtail Iran’s nuclear program as critics of the deal are accusing the White House of appeasement. The … Who made the region a mess?Read more
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The real story behind the Republicans’ Iran letter
The “open letter” from Senator Tom Cotton and 46 other Republican Senators to the leadership of Iran, which even Republicans themselves admit was aimed at … The real story behind the Republicans’ Iran letterRead more
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How easy it is for a rich and powerful country to throw a poor and weak country into chaos
Stephen Kinzer talking: I’ll tell you an interesting story to start off. I was recently on a panel in the National Cathedral in Washington, and … How easy it is for a rich and powerful country to throw a poor and weak country into chaosRead more
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Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Stephen Kinzer talking: At the beginning of the twentieth century, as a result of a corrupt deal with the old dying monarchy, one British company, … Anglo-Iranian Oil CompanyRead more
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American Gestapo
Steven Kinzer talking: The story of how the C.I.A. overthrew the government of Iran in 1953 is really an object lesson in how easy it … American GestapoRead more
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We dont accept democracy in Middle East
In 1953, the CIA and British intelligence orchestrated a coup d’etat that toppled the democratically elected government of Iran. The government of Mohammad Mossadegh. The … We dont accept democracy in Middle EastRead more