Yemen: Deja Vu All Over Again
The United States punished Yemen 20 years ago by cutting off aid. Today, the United States is punishing Yemen by sending aid.
Salon Event: The Obama Administration, One Year Later
The world watched on January 20th, 2009, as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. We noted the promises he outlined in his speech and looked forward to working together as a nation.
Obama and the Permanent War Budget
The Pentagon is insatiable. Here’s how to cut off its food supply.
Obama: Almost One Year Assessment
A rundown of what the president didn’t–and couldn’t–do in 2009.
The Struggle of Electrical Workers in Mexico Goes On
Dismantling the nation’s energy industry in the name of “structural reform” does little to help growing poverty and joblessness.
Obama and Arroyo: Time for a Reset
The worsening human rights situation in the Philippines requires the United States to rethink its political and economic relations with the country.
Iraq: Nightmare or New Democracy?
While Iraq could easily become Obama’s nightmare with a policy that emphasizes sectarian divisions, a national unity framework will help Iraq become a new democracy in the Middle East.
No Bernie Madoff for the Most Vulnerable to Blame
In a time of recession, who is looking out for the poorest U.S. citizens?
Straight Talk: Revealing the Real U.S.-Africa Policy
It’s time for some straight talk on U.S.-Africa policy.
Annotate This: Obama’s Speech on National Security
With all his talk of war and terrorism, the president seems to be edging closer to the stances of the previous administration.
Strategic Dialogue on North Korea
John Feffer argues with Brent Choi and Joowoon Jung about the proper response to North Korea’s behavior.
North Korea and Malign Neglect
The Obama administration needs to abandon its default position and seriously engaged North Korea.
A More Expensive Bill for North Korea
Pyongyang is on the verge of conducting another nuclear test. Washington should consider a bigger stick and a bigger carrot.
Obama’s First 100 Days: Foreign Policy
He’s better than his predecessor, but whether he’s adding to an already gargantuan Pentagon budget or sending more troops to Afghanistan, Obama has maintained some disturbing continuities with Bush-era policies.
Words and Deeds in Trinidad
President Obama charted a new direction for U.S. policy toward Latin America. Now it’s time for him and his allies to make good on the promise.