The dangers of another, even greater, U.S. escalation in Afghanistan are rising; the continuing war in Iraq is exploding anew; the possibilities-but-still-dangers in U.S. engagement with Iran remain hopeful but tense; and U.S. diplomatic engagement in the Middle East is still designed to fail.
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Netanyahu Speaks: The Israel-Palestine Ball Remains in Obama’s Court
The Israeli prime minister’s speech responding to U.S. wishes for the region amounted to little more than rhetorical change.
Read moreNetanyahu Visits the White House: Change We Can Believe in for U.S.-Israeli Relations?
Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Obama has the chance to make good on real change in U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Read moreWhat’s Up with North Korea?
North Korea is planning more fireworks. Should we be concerned?
Read moreExecutive Compensation and the Culture of Wall Street
Answers to frequently asked questions about the bailout bonus scandals.
Read moreObama to Announce Iraq Troop Withdrawal
President Obama is about to order the beginning of the end of the U.S. war and occupation of Iraq. Or is he?
Read moreGaza Crisis: Israeli Violations & U.S. Complicity
The Israeli airstrikes represent serious violations of international law—including the Geneva Conventions and a range of international humanitarian law—and the U.S. is complicit in all of it.
Read moreThe Gaza Crisis: Israeli Airstrikes & U.S. Complicity
The Israeli airstrikes represent serious violations of international law—including the Geneva Conventions and a range of international humanitarian law—and the U.S. is complicit in all of it.
Read moreU.S.-Iraq Agreement on Maintaining U.S. Troops in Iraq
The agreement now being negotiated would continue the U.S. occupation for years, but is likely to fail.
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IPS Plan to Pay for Recovery
Where to Find $900 Billion from the Wall Street Speculators.
Read moreU.S. Militarism Rising As Elections Loom
As we prepare for the post-election and post-inauguration periods we know, whoever wins, four more years of protest, mobilization, and political pressure will be required.
Read moreU.S. Middle East Strategy Under New Pressure
UFPJ Talking Points #60: Talks, at least about talking, take hold.
Read moreU.S. Steps Up Efforts to Prolong Iraq Occupation
UFPJ Talking Points #59: U.S. trying to “legalize” permanent occupation of Iraq; Shifting discourse on Israel-Palestine
Read moreMiddle East Still at War
UFPJ Talking Points #58: The U.S. is losing but the winners are unclear.
Read moreMission Accomplished, Five Years Later
Five years after President George W. Bush declared “Mission Accomplished,” little has changed.
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