U.S. Ordered to Halt Linking Aid to Anti-Prostitution Oath
The Supreme Court overturned a mandate that certain organizations receiving HIV/AIDS funding state their opposition to prostitution.
Iranians Vote for Hope and a Change of Course
Iran’s June 14 presidential election results, announced the day after voting was held, were nothing less than a political earthquake.
Overcoming ‘Strategic Suspicion’ — Goal of Obama-Xi Summit
This week’s summit between the presidents of the U.S. and China is being welcomed as a virtually unprecedented opportunity for each side.
Ten Years After Iraq War, Neo-Cons Struggle to Hold Republicans
The split between the Republican Party’s two wings appears certain to grow wider, if for no other reason than deficit-cutting will remain the Republicans’ main obsession for the foreseeable future.
Intrigue Surrounds U.S. Arrest of Iran-based Bin Laden Son-in-Law
While Abu Ghaith’s trial venue provided the major source of debate on his fate in the U.S., foreign policy experts expressed more interest in how he came into U.S. hands.
Ahead of March Iran Talks, U.S. Urged to Back Possible Israeli Strike
The U.S. risks rupturing tenuous diplomatic talks with Iran in a new resolution introduced to Congress that vouches U.S. support for Israel.
After Unprecedented Fight, Hagel Confirmed as Obama’s Pentagon Chief
Despite a massive effort by “pro-Israel” neoconservatives to derail his nomination, the Senate has voted to confirm Chuck Hagel as the next secretary of defense.
U.S. Urged to Lean Harder on Bahrain’s Ruling Family
While Washington publicly advocates for open dialogue and reform between Bahrain’s regime and the opposition, its policy has so far avoided exerting any real pressure on the kingdom to achieve these ends.
Obama Administration Reveals Deep Divisions on Syria Policy
While the official narrative of the Obama administration is sceptical of arming militant groups in Syria, divisions within the administration leave the door open for any number of policies toward the country.
U.S. Arms Fuel Asian Tension
The U.S. ‘pivot’ to the South and East China Seas has energised the American industrial-military complex, dimming the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing disputes in the region.
It’s All About Israel
Hagel’s hearing demonstrated quite dramatically how Israel dominates the foreign-policy agenda on Capitol Hill.
Setbacks Push Mideast Peace to Back Burner
U.S. President Barack Obama’s optimism about restarting the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians has been met with scepticism from many seasoned Middle East experts.
Obama Misses Opportunity to Stem Gun Flow to Mexico
Current U.S. gun control legislation neglects the opportunity to reduce the flow of arms over the Mexican border.
What’s in Store for 2013
Ignatio Ramonet makes predictions of the major upcoming elections, risks, and dangers of 2013 in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.
Major Test for Israel Lobby As Obama Leans to Hagel for Pentagon
The powerful Israel lobby faces a dilemma over President Obama’s likely appointment of former Sen. Chuck Hagel to head the Pentagon.