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Slopaganda Comes of Age
As we enter the realm of “slopaganda,” the use of AI-generated content for political propaganda, Trump’s base is now taking his memes both literally and seriously.
Killer Photos
The only professionally made images of an execution during the war in the former Yugoslavia have long been a subject of rumor and controversy. How did two young photographers from Belgrade come to document the brutal murder of prisoners? A three-year investigation tracked down the remaining witnesses.
US-Israeli Attacks on Iran Show a Pattern of ‘Double-Tap’ Strikes
A New Lines investigation has found a pattern of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran being carried out after civilians and first responders had gathered at sites that were already hit.
Why Every Lebanese Crisis Feels Worse Than the Last
Journalists Nada Bakri and Zahra Hankir join Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss the latest strikes on Lebanon.
The ‘Third Gulf War’ And Its Aftermath
Iran stoked conflict abroad for 40 years to avoid ever fighting at home. But the end of American restraint set off a cascade that led to the ‘Third Gulf War’ and the likely hollowing out of the regime.
Does Israel Prefer Weak Neighbors?
Why does Israel so often seem to be pursuing tactics aimed at weakening states in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, Syria and now Iran? Israel might not have a consistent weak-state doctrine, but its actions give the appearance that it does — with far-reaching negative consequences.
Pakistan’s Balancing Act in the Iran War
In the Iran war, Pakistan has walked a tightrope, balancing its ties with the United States, its neighbor Iran and its economic and defense partners in the Gulf. Now, by hosting the U.S.-Iran talks, it has stepped into a mediator role.