Articles by Phyllis Bennis
From Paris to Istanbul, More 'War on Terror' Means More Terrorist Attacks
Phyllis Bennis · As ISIS loses territory, it returns to mass-casualty attacks against civilians. That's why military-first approaches to terrorism are doomed to failure.
A Welcome Democratic Stand on Guns, but Are These the Bills We're Looking For?
Phyllis Bennis · The historic sit-in in the House is impressive to behold, but the two proposals the Democrats are demanding a vote on are very problematic
Six Steps Short of War to Beat ISIS
Phyllis Bennis · Weakening ISIS requires eroding the support it relies on from tribal leaders, military figures, and ordinary Iraqi Sunnis. Here's how to do it without bombs.