The president can’t end the war he started, and it threatens to draw in everyone nearby.
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Aftermath: War’s On
What are the implications for our new endless war in the Middle East?
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Activists Target U.S. Ports Where Weapons Leave for Israel
A growing series of labor actions seeks to physically disrupt arms shipments and make it harder for military commerce to move forward.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Aftermath: The War Ends and the Aftermath Begins
In today’s edition: How long will it take for global energy markets to return to normal? A long time, it turns out.
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Aftermath: Something Is Going to Snap
So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won’t last forever.
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Aftermath: The Trump Who Cried Iran Deal
People have tuned out Trump’s promises of a deal. That is starting a cascade of consequences.
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Aftermath: There Is No End to the War With Iran
In today’s edition, we discuss how the haphazard ending to the war won’t divert from the terrible path Donald Trump has led the world down.
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Aftermath: California Gas Prices Are Up, and It’s Not Just the War
A refinery oligopoly and exclusive contracts allow the oil industry to price-gouge California drivers.
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Aftermath: Wall Street Is Lying to Itself
Financial futures indicate little damage from the Iran war. Reality begs to differ.
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Trump Sabotages His Own Much-Exaggerated Iran Deal
Did the president screw up a possible agreement with his own impulsivity? Or was the imminent deal that he touted on Friday an illusion all along?