The Latin American Exception
In one region of the world – in this century at least – the sun never rose on US-choreographed torture.
Israel Sees Syrian Civil War as Blow to “Iran-Hezbollah Axis”
There is no evidence that Israel’s attack on Syria was designed to, as claimed, prevent the transfer of anti-aircraft missiles to Hezbollah.
Dumb and Dumber: A Secret CIA Drone Base, a Blowback World, and Why Washington Has No Learning Curve
The Washington Post, along with other news outlets, had by “an informal arrangement” agreed two years ago to suppress news of a secret Saudi drone base – at the request of the Obama administration.
Washington Debates the Pivot to Asia
Make no mistake: the Obama administration’s “pivot to Asia” is all about containing China.
The U.S. Would Face a Harsh Choice — and Economic Loss — in War Between China and Japan
The U.S. government may be legally obligated to defend Japan.
Did John Brennan’s End Run Lead to the Death of Ambassador Stevens in Benghazi?
Who would you believe: JSOC operatives past and present or the U.S. government?
Is It Time for an African Pope?
As pope, an African could provoke a subtle but important change in global attitudes toward Africa and focus more attention on a rising continent rich with promise and challenges alike.
Exactly Why Is President Obama Going to Israel?
Both Israel and the United States seek to quash expectations that the visit will jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Lurching Towards War: A Post-Mortem on Strategic Patience
As he enters his second term, Barack Obama must confront the role of ‘strategic patience’ as a central driver of our current crisis in Korea.
The Bulgarian Turn
Not even the intelligentsia in Bulgaria are immune to the siren song of the new nationalism to which more and more Europeans are susceptible.
Israel’s Pointless Attack on Syria
Israel is clearly taking advantage of a severely weakened Syrian regime, correctly predicting that the Syrians are not in a position to retaliate.
This Week in OtherWords: February 13, 2013
John Cavanagh explains why President Obama’s State of the Union address falls short.
John Keegan: Soldiers and Pacifists Share the Same Qualities
When John Keegan died last year, the world lost a groundbreaking military historian.
A Better State of the Union: Shift From Austerity to Jobs
We need to transition away from a fossil-fueled, speculative, exploitative, and militarized economy that serves the needs of Wall Street, Walmart, and Lockheed Martin instead of the American people.
The Depths of Malaise in Palestine
Two recent polls find that Palestinians are drifting towards Hamas and are more willing to engage in violent resistance to free themselves of occupation.