We’ve Lost Their Hearts and Minds
The war against terrorism is entering its third year, but the U.S. has already lost the most critical battle.
Is the Neocon Agenda for Pax Americana Losing Steam?
Who would have thought it would lose momentum so quickly after Washington’s stunning military victory in Iraq in early April and plummet back to earth?
The War In Iraq Is Not Over and Neither Are The Lies To Justify It
President George W. Bush’s nationally broadcast speech Sunday evening once again was designed to mislead Congress and the American public into supporting his administration’s policies in Iraq.
A Return to the UN?
The current proposal under consideration calls for the creation of a UN-endorsed multilateral military force to join the U.S. occupation force in Iraq.
Hexagonal Headache
It is a testament to the absurdly low expectations attached to the diplomatic abilities of both North Korea and the United States that pundits have avoided the obvious conclusion concerning the recently concluded Six-Party Talks in Beijing.
Quagmire? What Quagmire?
The further the U.S. and the world move from the fall of Baghdad on April 9th, the more it seems that the administration is correct: Iraq is not a quagmire. It is really a black hole.
Is the U.S. Considering a Return to the UN?
UFP Talking Points #9: The proposal under tentative U.S. consideration calls for creation of a UN- endorsed multi-lateral military force
Iran and the Forgotten Anniversary
Americans need to acknowledge that the overthrow of the Iranian government in 1953 was a dark chapter in the history of the United States, and we must resolve that it not be repeated.
Time for a New Regime Change in Iraq
It is time to reassure the world and the Iraqis with a firm timetable to end the occupation, and to internationalize the transition to independence and democracy.
Six Countries in Search of a Solution
In a world dominated by military “solutions” to obdurate problems, even the muted vote for diplomacy represented by the upcoming Six-Party Talks should be cause for celebration.
U.S. Travesty, Terrorist Atrocity, and UN Tragedy
It may not be long before a majority of Americans find themselves in agreement with the longstanding critics of the U.S. invasion and occupation.
Food Bully
The Bush administration seems to be applying its “for us or against us” anti-terrorism formula to trade policy.
India, Pakistan Celebrate Independence Day But Not Freedom
On Aug. 14 and 15, the 56th anniversary of the independence of Pakistan and India from British colonial rule, it is a sad commentary on the political condition of South Asia that even though the region has been independent for over half a century, it is s
Crude Vision
How oil interests obscured US Government focus on chemical weapons use by Saddam Hussein.
Saudi Arabian-U.S. Relations at Crossroads
Despite the highly controversial White House decision to keep details about the possible Saudi connection classified, the report highlights the need to resolve longstanding contradictions in the relationship. Saudi Arabia has been a close ally, friend, an