Underlying Causes of Insecurity in Afghanistan
Much of the Afghanistan debate has been centered in the U.S. But what do Afghans think?
A Shift in Focus: Changes in the Missile Defense Program
Obama’s mixing it up on missile defense. But are we safer?
Marcus Raskin: Being and Doing for Five Decades
Institute for Policy Studies co-founder Marcus Raskin has provided inspiration for progressive thinkers and social movements for over 50 years.
UN Body Backs War Crimes Charges on Israel Hamas
US threw a protective arm around Israel, but failed to stop the UN Human Rights Council from endorsing accountability efforts.
Opportunities and Risks in Honduras
Three months after Honduran President Zelaya was escorted out of the country under gunpoint, the crisis continues.
Going Beyond Kyoto
Paul Hockenos interviews The Nature Conservancy’s Sascha M¸ller-Kraenner about the upcoming Copenhagen gathering on climate change.
Afghanistan and the Greens
Interview with Winfried Nachtwei, German Green MP and foreign and security policy expert.
Time for Effective Aid in Afghanistan
Plenty of military options are on the table for Afghanistan, but solutions based on development are sorely lacking.
As Energy Northwest Looks to Nuclear Power, Expert Details Risks
Grist Magazine interviews Bob Alvarez on the risks of nuclear power.
A Telephone Conversation with Gerardo Hernandez: Part 3
Hernandez discusses his family and life in “the box.”
A Telephone Conversation with Gerardo Hernandez: Part 2
Saul Landau continues his interview with one of the imprisoned Cuban Five members.
A Telephone Conversation with Gerardo Hernandez: Part 1
Saul Landau interviews one of the imprisoned members of the Cuban Five, Gerardo Hernandez.
Afghanistan: Build Infrastructure, Not Bases
In this interview, Sakena Yacoobi of the Afghan Institute for Learning recommends that President Obama consider a surge in development assistance to her country.
Chomsky: Understanding the Crisis Markets, the State and Hypocrisy
It’s time for the United States to finally deal with its dysfunctional health care and to find inspiration in South America.
Israel May Escape War Crimes Charges
Despite massive violations of international law, difficulties abound in holding Israeli officials accountable.