When Will the Dirty Wars End?
Jeremy Scahill’s ‘Dirty Wars’ conveys the sinister, unaccountable, and deadly power concentrated in the halls of Washington that now threatens the planet.
Syrian War Moving Outward, Obama Looks Inward
The civil war in Syria is already expanding beyond the borders, with regional and potentially global consequences.
The Dying Sahara: Jeremy Keenan’s Latest Book Reviewed
To beef up the U.S. military presence in Africa to provide security for oil and natural-gas sources, the U.S. needed to either amplify the terrorist threat to the region or fabricate one.
Who Could Have Imagined That President Obama Would Double-Down on Some of Bush’s Policies?
At least he doesn’t enjoy taking out terrorists like Bush did.
Is the Drone Program Contracting — or Expanding?
To President Obama, drones are the answer to his foreign-policy prayers.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (5/22)
From austerity to Al Nusra.
Congressman Keith Ellison on US Drones in Africa and Media’s Portrayal of Muslims
Jon Letman interviews Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) about drones, U.S. militarism in Africa, and the portrayal of Muslims in the U.S. media.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (4/26)
From schools for terrorists to psychotherapy for terrorists.
Domestic Attacks Like the Boston Marathon Bombing Add Insult to Injury
The best way to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing is by preventing its re-occurrence.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (4/12)
Emphasis, as always, added.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces (4/1)
Emphasis, as always, added.
Obama’s Biggest Compromise Yet?
Barack Obama’s SOTU speech emphasizes “nation-building at home.” But that doesn’t mean an end to nation-bombing abroad.
Obama Could Go it Alone, Bring All the Troops Home, and Stop the Killing
Focusing on the executive actions you can take without Congress is a great idea, Mr. President.
Administration Appoints Itself Judge and Jury on Death by Drone
Not to mention executioner.
Washington Post Keeps Administration’s Secret About Drone Base in Saudi Arabia
Major media outlets once again sit on a big story at an administration’s request.