Reese Erlich is a freelance reporter and book author specializing in international news. His latest book is Inside Syria. He is a regular contributor to The Progressive. Follow him on Twitter @ReeseErlich and visit his website to learn more.
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Foreign Correspondent: Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump Jockey for Power in Syria
We’ll see if anything significant about Syria comes out of the Putin-Trump summit. But don’t hold your breath. more
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Foreign Correspondent: North Korea, We’ve Been Here Before
Democratic and Republican hawks in Washington are already trying to make sure there’s no meaningful peace accord. And history is on their side. After all, that’s what happened with every previous peace effort. more
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Foreign Correspondent: Why Young People Are Protesting in Gaza
Why would young people risk their lives to protest the occupation? Let's take a look at some of the underlying political issues. more
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Foreign Correspondent: What will Iran do now?
Trump’s actions have rallied Iranians around their government. more
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Foreign Correspondent: Natalie Portman Boycotts Israeli Prize; Right Wing Goes Ballistic
The actress’s decision was a surprise to many, and underlines a growing resistance to Israel’s rightwing policies. more
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Foreign Correspondent: The Bottom Line: Should Progressives Support U.S. Bombing Syria?
Since the early days of the Syrian uprising, the left and progressives around the world have sharply debated how to respond. more
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Foreign Correspondent: The Truth Behind the Bombardment of Syria
Recent attacks on Syria were a swing and a miss for Donald Trump... more
Bwag
Foreign Correspondent: The View from Japan on Trump and the Korean Crisis
President Donald Trump has managed to piss off just about everyone in that nation. more
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The Truth About Iran
Protests against the government in Iran reflect a wide range of views. But about Trump, Iranians appear unified. more
Foreign Correspondent: The Senate Confronts the War in Yemen
More Senators are asking why the U.S. supports a terrible war in the Middle East. more
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Foreign Correspondent: What Folks Up Here Can Learn from Folks Down There on Gun Control
Australia’s stringent gun control laws aren’t likely to be adopted in the U.S. anytime soon. But we can learn something from their political organizing. more
Erika Wittlieb
Foreign Correspondent: The U.S. Is Permanently Occupying Northern Syria, and That’s Trouble
How did the United States get into what may become yet another Mideast quagmire? more
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Foreign Correspondent: The Science Fiction Behind Cuba’s ‘Sonic Weapon’ Attack on U.S. Diplomats
“I am sure lots of visitors to Cuba have dizziness, headaches, etc., but we don't hear about it because they don't work in the Embassy.” more
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Foreign Correspondent: Trump’s Phony Support for Iran’s Popular Protests
December's spontaneous protests among young, working-class Iranians reflect the similar tensions over wealth inequality that plague the U.S. But that hasn't stopped Donald Trump from using the protests to justify his aggressive policies. more
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What’s Really Going Down in Venezuela
Trump would have the world believe that Venezuela represents a battle between democracy and dictatorship. But the reality is far more complicated. more
Distorted News from Venezuela (Sidebar)
Here are a few examples of how mainstream media distort the news. more
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Trump’s Escalations of War in Syria—Sleepwalking into a Global Confrontation
Unless foreign powers withdraw, Syria is in danger of being permanently partitioned along lines dictated by outside powers. more
On the Ground with Syrian Rebels
“We are fighting for a democratic process for the entire Middle East.” more
Nuclear Deal Gives Iranian Reformers Hope
Now that the United States and Iran have agreed on a nuclear accord, Iranians have high hopes for improving the economy. more
