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Syria’s tragedy, America’s crime: The collapse of national sovereignty

Syria’s tragedy, America’s crime: The collapse of national sovereignty

February 25, 2018 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, Salon

Of all the tragedies befalling Syria and its people over the past seven years, there is one that cannot — or cannot precisely — be measured in casualty counts, ruined towns and cities, or the number of refugees now wandering…

Why Russia Is Emerging as the World’s Indispensable Diplomatic Power

Why Russia Is Emerging as the World’s Indispensable Diplomatic Power

February 22, 2018 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, The Nation.

Moscow, working in concert with others, has set courses toward the diplomatic resolution of several key conflicts. There was a remarkable succession of events in the skies over Syria earlier this month. I see lessons in what happened that none…

Bibi’s downfall: Is the most dangerous man in the Middle East done for?

Bibi’s downfall: Is the most dangerous man in the Middle East done for?

February 18, 2018 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, Salon

Benjamin Netanyahu has set Israel, and the entire Middle East, on a path toward doomsday. Will his fall matter? The political future of Benjamin Netanyahu is at last in doubt. With the Israeli police report recommending criminal charges against the…

A major opening at the Pyeongchang Olympics — but not from Mike Pence

A major opening at the Pyeongchang Olympics — but not from Mike Pence

February 11, 2018 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, Salon

Kim Jong-un’s sister and the South Korean president have lunch, while Mike Pence rattles the sabers ever louder I am not much for corporate athletics. Too much money has ruined one sport after another, and the Olympic Games were marketized…

More than a muckraker: Robert Parry believed in the possibilities of our craft

More than a muckraker: Robert Parry believed in the possibilities of our craft

February 4, 2018 · by Patrick Lawrence · in Articles, Salon

A legendary reporter who broke the Iran-contra story, Bob Parry left the mainstream media and blazed his own path When news of Robert Parry’s death reached me a week ago, I had to stop working for a long time. I…

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