Stephen Zunes : Terrorism
The Pentagon Doesn’t Care About Civilian Casualties
26 November 2021
In August 2019, thousands of refugees, prisoners, and families of ISIS fighters crowded into an encampment in the border town of Baghuz in eastern Syria, one of the last territories controlled by the so-called Islamic State. The United States, supported on the ground by an allied Kurdish and Arab militia, launched a massive air assault on the enclave.
Trump’s Support for Punishing Qatar Is Misguided
16 June 2017
The decision by the Saudis and allied dictatorships to sever ties with Qatar and impose draconian sanctions on the tiny nation has precipitated a major regional crisis, and President Trump’s support for this provocative move has made matters even worse.
Fight the Real Enemy: Terrorism, Not Immigration
29 June 2016
What is most disturbing about the dramatic and disruptive decision by the U.K. electorate to leave Europe is how much of it is apparently rooted in anti-immigrant sentiment.
Pick Your Poison: Clinton Vs. Trump on Foreign Policy
14 June 2016
In their remarks to the nation following the Orlando massacre, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump made their differences—and disturbing similarities—crystal clear.
Morocco continues occupation of Western Sahara, in defiance of UN
6 June 2016
As Morocco continues to defy the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and much of the international community in its continued occupation of Western Sahara, the United States continues supporting that autocratic government.
Defending Israel’s Attacks on Civilians—A Harbinger for Clinton’s Presidency?
26 May 2016
A fight is brewing as Democrats prepare to debate U.S. policy on Israel at their national convention in July. Bernie Sanders’ appointees to the platform committee Cornel West and James Zogby plan to challenge the party establishment’s uncritical support for an increasingly aggressive, right wing Israeli government.
Republican Candidates Defend Killing Civilians to Fight Terrorism—and So Do Democrats
23 December 2015
There’s a bipartisan effort to justify the killing of civilians in the “war on terrorism.”
Interview: “Blowback’s revenge” (video)
27 September 2013
RT News
Stephen Zunes joins a panel on CrossTalking that includes Kelley Vlahos, Richard Barrett to discuss whether the War on Terror actually generates more terrorists and victims. What are the lessons to be learned from the attack in Kenya? And, where is the logic in Washington indirectly backing Al-Qaeda in Syria and fighting terrorists elsewhere?
Eight Arguments Against Going to War With Syria
4 September 2013
An opinion piece by Dr. Stephen Zunes highlighting 10 reasons why the U.S. should not attack Syria
US government hypocrisy undercuts demand for Snowden’s extradition
29 August 2013
Dr. Stephen Zunes’ article in the National Catholic Reporter on the extradition of Edward Snowden
