Alan Gross and the U.S. Pragmatism Deficit
Moving toward a comprehensive policy of engagement with Cuba is in the national interest of the United States–and is certainly in the best interests of Alan Gross.
Kerry’s Cuba Sanity
John Kerry may have bungled the lessons of Vietnam on Iraq, but when it comes to Cuba, he’s gotten the message.
Endangering Women Human Rights Defenders
USAID spending often means less security and more violence against women, particularly women human rights defenders.
Development Aid: Enemy of Emancipation
In an interview with Basta! at the World Social Forum, Firoze Manji discusses the problems of the ‘aid industry.’
Starving Africa’s Future?
President Obama’s latest initiative for Africa, Feed the Future, is likely to end up feeding the corporations eager to make a profit off of African farmers.
Securing the Peace
The Bush administration and peace groups agree: a civilian corps for post-conflict reconstruction is urgently needed.
Getting Smart About Cuba
Now that Fidel Castro has stepped down, it’s time to derail the embargo gravy train.
Politicizing Aid
Can progressives in good conscience demand increased international aid under Randall Tobias, Bush’s pick for director of foreign assistance? Not likely.