John Edwards’ Foreign Policy
The charismatic populist’s positions on many domestic policy issues may warrant progressives’ support, but his foreign policy record is decidedly mixed.
Hillary Clinton on Military Policy
On her foreign policy agenda: There’s every indication that it closely parallels that of the Bush administration.
Hillary Clinton on International Law
When it comes to human rights around the world, Hillary Clinton is little more than Bush Lite.
The 12 Myths of Annapolis
There is a myth that says Annapolis, the latest iteration of U.S.-controlled “peace processes,” represents the epicenter of current Israeli-Palestinian peace-making efforts.
U.S. Tells Iran: Become a Nuclear Power
The history of Iran and nuclear power is more complicated than the Administration suggests.
Broken Peace Process
The Middle East summit in Annapolis is likely to be no more than a photo op.
What Happens Next?
If I want to command the attention of my friends at a bar or a restaurant, I don’t say, “Hey, I’ve got this great analysis to share with you.”
Fashion Statement
If you’re going to throw rocks at the government, you’d better dress up for the occasion.
Middle East Talks in Annapolis: Photo-Op or Talk-Fest
Ten days from the anticipated opening, invitations have not been issued, an agenda has not been announced, and no preliminary statement of goals and/or principles has been agreed to.
Visiting Hani’s House
With words and pictures, artist Ellen O’Grady tells a story from the Occupied Territories.
Dancing in the Earthquake
Rabbi Arthur Waskow looks at the ferment within the major U.S. religious communities as they struggle over Middle East policy.
Postcard from … Colombia
As the U.S. “War on Drugs” rages on in Colombia, more and more of its farms have been turned into swaths of scorched earth.
My Meeting with Ahmadinejad
The Iranian president’s religiously charged rhetoric is often incoherent and inflammatory, but is he really a threat to the United States?
Neo-Zionism, Religion, and Citizenship
Israel needs a new Zionism or it will lose all legitimacy, Gershon Baskin argues.
Gasoline for the Fire
Like a gambling addict who has to keep betting more to cover his previous losses, the Bush administration’s recently announced plan to provide some $65 billion worth of advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel over the next 10 years represents a reckless, poorly considered attempt to mitigate the consequences of its ill considered invasion of Iraq.