Playing Games with Iran
Negotiators are talking with Iran. Hardliners want to bomb. What’s the next move in this game with Iran?
Be Ahead of the Pack
Here’s a tip on how to sound smart on foreign policy. When your friends are talking about the Iraq War, shake your head and look very somber. “The real problem,” you inform them, “is Iran.”
Bush Gets One Right?
The vehemence of the hard-line opposition to the Bush administration’s North Korea policy suggests that, after seven years of blunders and miscues and outright war crimes, Washington has finally done the right thing on a foreign policy issue.
For Your Freedom and Ours
When, one by one, civil movements dislodged the communist governments in the region and ecstatic East Berliners tore down the Berlin Wall, we rejoiced too.
U.S. Mayors Mobilizing Against a War with Iran
Thirty-two U.S. mayors have signed a resolution saying “No” to invading Iran. Will the federal government listen?
Empty Plate Club
What happened to the global food crisis? It was in the news and out again as quickly as a bad Hollywood movie.
Hunger Strikers Take on Radar Base
Two Czech peace activists went on a hunger strike to protest a proposed U.S. radar base in their country. Their message is spreading.
AFRI(OIL)COM
Will the next war for oil be in Africa?
Getting to Yes
The country would be in better shape if Wisconsin were in charge.
U.S.-Russian Nuclear Agreement Raises Serious Concerns
Many Democrats and Republicans oppose the accord because of fears that Russia is providing Iran with nuclear and military assistance. There are also bipartisan concerns about its potential nonproliferation problems.
Has Your Town Declared Peace Yet?
Tired of being ignored by the feds, citizens pass city laws declaring peace.
Respecting Our Neighbors to the South
For years, the U.S. imposed authoritarian leaders and corporate-friendly policies on Latin American countries. Now they are setting their own path.
Middle East Still at War
UFPJ Talking Points #58: The U.S. is losing but the winners are unclear.
The Day Diplomacy Died
In our special Memorial Day edition, World Beat is publishing an obituary for Diplomacy, which died prematurely last week after an extended illness.
Daley’s Wrong on Iran Attack Resolution
Mayor Daley’s questioning of Iran’s attacking Israel conveniently ignores the larger point of the Chicago City Council resolution.