The Doctrine of Armed Exceptionalism

by William Hartung Through good times and bad, regardless of what’s actually happening in the world, one thing is certain: in the long run, the Pentagon budget won’t go down. It’s not that that budget has never been reduced. At… Continue Reading

Opposing the Occupation Means Being Anti-Israel, to Netanyahu

by Mairav Zonszein Since B’Tselem director Hagai El-Ad spoke at the UN Security Council a week ago calling for an end to Israel’s half-century old occupation, the organization has been subject to vicious attacks and delegitimization, including by Prime Minister… Continue Reading

Early Draft of Clinton Speech Mentioned Palestinian Rights

by Eli Clifton Yesterday, WikiLeaks released an email from Hillary Clinton campaign chair John Podesta in which he urged Clinton’s speechwriters to tone down language that might “evoke how people feel about how Israel is treating the Palestinians” from a… Continue Reading

Adelsons Distancing From Trump, Boosting Rubio

by Eli Clifton From most outward appearances, Sheldon Adelson is losing patience with Donald Trump, whose candidacy he supported with $10-$25 million (depending on the source). The GOP megadonor is now shifting his attention down ballot in an effort to… Continue Reading