Vietnam War Created Middle East Activist
Phyllis Bennis traces her development from an active Zionist youth to a leading U.S. critic of Israel and international anti-war activist on The Real News.
There is No Military Solution to Syria
U.S. policy should emphasize direct diplomacy to negotiate a ceasefire with all sides including Syrian President Bashar Assad, but direct military intervention will lead to more bloodshed and Obama fighting on the side of an Al-Qaeda affiliated organization.
Peace Talks Resume Between Israel and the Palestinians, But Little Hope of Imminent Breakthrough
Phyllis Bennis and Shir Hever discuss the timing of the talks, U.S and European interests in resuming them, and the imbalanced power between the negotiating sides
Emira Woods: Obama Administration Needs a New Approach to Africa
Emira Woods urges the Obama administration to move away from policies that favor the extraction of African resources and the militarization of the continent.
Video: Daphne Wysham Discusses Highlights of Obama’s Climate Speech
President Obama moves in the right direction on carbon emissions and Keystone XL pipeline, but disappoints on the promotion of fracking, says Daphne Wysham.
Video: Did McCain Go to Syria to Sabotage US Russia Negotiations?
McCain’s trip to Syria, his calls for US air strikes, and arming rebels with heavy weapons seem designed to counter Obama plan to negotiate with Russia.
Video: Drums Beat for U.S. Military Intervention in Syria, but Israel Finds a Weakened Assad “Convenient”
The humanitarian disaster in Syria is mostly ignored as external powers vie for position to control the outcome of civil war.
Video: Stephen Hawking Confirms Support of Israel Boycott
Hawking’s boycott of Israel will shake Israeli public the way sports boycott affected South Africa.
VIDEO: Does Floating Hagel Balloon Show Obama’s Posture Towards Iran?
Hagel has been a “realist” towards Iran which infuriates Neo-cons and AIPAC, but will Obama fight for him?
The Danger Posed by Fukushima’s Nuclear Pile
Transcript for the Earth Beat interview of Harvey Wasserman, for the Real News Network.