The Vishnu Strategy
The world’s strongest militaries have been raining destruction down on Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Why has this strategy not been working?
Reasons to Like Ike
Ike was right 50 years ago in the Suez conflict. Why has the United States forgotten his example?
The Democrats & Iran
The new Congress faces a stark choice: war with Iran or a regional peace deal involving Israel, Palestine, Iraq, and Syria.
The United States and Lebanons Civil Strife
The Bush administration’s attempt to impose a new order on the Middle East more compatible with perceived U.S. strategic interests gets another setback.
Falling In Line on Israel
The election of a Democratic majority in Congress won’t curb U.S. support for Israeli attacks against the civilian populations of its Arab neighbors.
Gaza Plunges Deeper into Misery
Gaza’s ordeal exemplifies the Palestinian struggle for survival and security.
Stern Warning
The Stern Review has a rather unstern conclusion. For a mere 1% of global Gross Domestic Product by 2050 world leaders can arrest global warming.
Not Just Iraq
The Bush administration is getting a drubbing from domestic allies and adversaries alike for its policy in Iraq.
FOG Problems
George Bush is losing some of his best global buddies.
Clueless Empires
Wisdom can be very powerful, but the powerful are rarely very wise.
Sprouting from Inequality: The Root of the Middle East Crises
Too often the inequities between Israelis and Palestinians are overlooked.
Bush at the UN: Annotated
At the UN, George W. Bush praised democracy and diplomacy in the Middle East. Stephen Zunes gives you the real story.
Light among the Ruins
The Israeli peace movement is back and more diverse than ever.
The Persistence of Illusion
The war in Lebanon was only the latest mirage to transfix the Middle East. To avoid catastrophe, the United States must dispense with the illusions that helped propel that war.
Bunch of Losers
All sides have claimed victory in the Lebanon conflict. They’re all wrong.