When Bibi Came to Town
Nearly 60 lawmakers did the right thing by skipping the Israeli prime minister’s speech on Iran.
The Military Option ‘Has Failed’ in the Middle East
Phyllis Bennis joins MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss why current U.S. military strategy against ISIS isn’t working and what alternative strategies should be used instead.
Should the U.S. Change Its Islamic State Strategy in Syria?
Phyllis Bennis discusses the Obama administration’s strategy to defeat the Islamic State in Syria and the regional challenges it faces on PBS NewsHour.
Is There a Diplomatic Solution to ISIS Crisis?
The U.S. could turn to aid, arms embargo, and engaging foes.
The Speech on Diplomacy That Obama Should Have Given Last Night
Not taking military action isn’t the same thing as doing nothing.
Don’t Go Back to Iraq!
Five steps the U.S. can take in Iraq without going back to war.
Talking Points: Tensions Rising, Wars Escalating, Occupations Expanding
Phyllis Bennis discusses the possibility of a renewed Cold War, longstanding tragedies in the Middle East, and the decline of Israeli influence.
The Off-the-Cuff Breakthrough on Syria
John Kerry may have just accidentally earned himself a Nobel Peace Prize.
Assessing Russia’s Syria Proposal
Tamron Hall discusses the latest developments in Syria with Phyllis Bennis and others on MSNBC’s NewsNation.
Afghanistan: Is It Really the End Game?
There is no reason to continue the bloodshed in Afghanistan, which all the parties recognize will not alter the final outcome a whit.
In Tehran, All Eyes on North Korea
Developments on the Korean peninsula will almost certainly influence calculations made in Washington and Tehran.
Korea: The Case for Withdrawal
Withdrawing U.S. troops from the Korean peninsula could kickstart diplomatic progress in Northeast Asia–and save billions of dollars to boot.
Our National Failure to Commit
The Senate hasn’t approved any major multilateral treaties since 1997.
Obama Must Rewrite His Foreign Policy Legacy
Obama will need to recast a foreign policy that has been weak or downright contradictory in standing up for the principles he himself has espoused
The Real Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban missile crisis was started by imperial jockeying and resolved by genuine diplomacy.