Human Rights Watch: Time to Stand with Human Rights Defenders
It is disappointing to see HRW’s unwillingness to stand with those who are working to promote and defend human rights.
Syria: Only Diplomacy Can Stop the War
Outside powers should stop military involvement and support new diplomatic initiative.
We’ve Seen the Threats Against Iran Before
Intelligence confirms that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons – which leads to speculation that the sabre-rattling is because Israel wants to remain the sole regional nuclear hegemon.
The Politics Behind the Prisoner Swap
The deal has been discussed since Shalit was captured in 2006, now the time has come for 1028 families to be reunited.
Mubarak Behind Bars: Human Rights and Justice
Human rights standards may not be met in this trial, but the more essential purpose is to prove there’s no going back.
Libya’s Opposition Calls For A Ceasefire
Despite potential draw-backs, the rebel call for a ceasefire is the best way to diffuse violence, writer says.
Libya Intervention Threatens The Arab Spring
Despite its official UN-granted legality, the credibility of Western military action in Libya is rapidly dwindling.
Phyllis Bennis on al-Jazeera & US Trying New Bribes for Settlement Slow-Down
The Obama administration is offering lots of new carrots and a pretty weak stick in hopes of winning just a temporary 60-day extension of Israel’s settlement slow-down.