Afghanistan: Is It Really the End Game?
There is no reason to continue the bloodshed in Afghanistan, which all the parties recognize will not alter the final outcome a whit.
Breaking Out the Bush Playbook on Korea
In the current crisis on the Korean peninsula, the Obama administration is virtually repeating the 2004 Bush playbook.
Why Kony 2012 Fails
The controversial video provides a Twitter-like view of Uganda, political history, and U.S. foreign policy.
Is Obama with Street Vendors or Elites?
The Real News Network interview: Obama presents neo-liberal reforms for Egypt and support for Israel as a Jewish State
Dismembering Afghanistan
As the situation become increasingly dire, dubious plans are emerging in an attempt to “save” the war effort.
Burning the Ships? Iran and the United States
America is forcing Iran into a corner, from which it is only likely to emerge armed with a nuclear warhead — turning what is considered by many a nightmare scenario into a reality.
Bazaar-o World
Name the country in the Middle East that is most anti-American. Egypt? Palestine? Lebanon? Try again. Try instead our key NATO ally, the third largest recipient of U.S. military aid, and one of the countries in line for membership in the European Union.
Keeping All Options on the Table: A Roadmap to Negotiation or War?
Vice President Dick Cheney says “all options are on the table” when it comes to war with Iran, but what does he really mean?
Just Climate Change?
Vol. 2, No. 9
On Chomsky
Vol. 2, No. 8
Negotiating and Looking Tough: The Mirrored Policies of the U.S. and Iran
While September was a hopeful month for those interested in the de-escalation of tensions between the Unites States and Iran, neither country has yet developed the desire or will to resolve the outstanding issues that exist between them.
U.S. Ambivalence Undermining Historic Uganda Peace Talks
Historic peace talks currently underway in Uganda are the best opportunity to end Africa’s longest running war. Yet the Bush administration has been ambiguous about the U.S. position on the talks.
Let Developing Countries Grow the Same Way that We Did
The United States must put development concerns ahead of its own short-term special interests.