Changing the Discourse: First Step toward Changing the Policy?

Obama’s approach toward the Muslim world may be diplomatic, but it remains the work of mobilized people across the United States to end Obama’s war in Afghanistan and Pakistan, halt the occupation of Iraq immediately rather than years from now, stop U.S. military aid to Israel, and launch new negotiations with Iran not based on military threats.

Inaugural Mulligan

Let’s pretend that we’ve simply gotten off on the wrong foot with this century.

Lame Legacy

As Bush’s days in office wind down, the ultimate lame duck and his circle of sycophants begin to look towards securing his legacy.

Israel: Mini-Me?

Zionist ideology — the notion that redemption comes through the settlement of land — is powerful. It’s the heart of the settler state’s mythology, in Israel as in the United States.

Clinton’s GWU Iraq Speech

On March 17, Hillary Clinton gave a speech at George Washington University outlining her plans to de-escalate U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Stephen Zunes annotates her statements.

Behind Obama and Clinton

You can tell a great deal about presidential candidates by the people who whisper in their ears.

Looking Presidential on Pakistan

As the race for the White House heats up, Presidential candidates are using the turmoil in Pakistan to show off their foreign policy credentials.

Barack Obama on the Middle East

Barack Obama on the Middle East: Is it wise to hope that as president, Obama would be more progressive than he is letting on?

Nukes and the Elections

Nukes and the Elections

Forget haircuts and space aliens, Frida Berrigan writes. The media and the candidates should be talking about real issues, like the potential end of the world.