Bob Dreyfuss

Contributing Editor

Bob Dreyfuss, a Nation contributing editor, is an independent investigative journalist who specializes in politics and national security.

Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar

Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar Chuck Hagel’s Speech: Nice, But No Cigar

Let's see some numbers, and some specifics, about promised reforms and reorganization.

Apr 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Hagel’s Test

Hagel’s Test Hagel’s Test

Will the new secretary of defense stand up to the hawks and wield the budget axe?

Apr 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’

Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’ Hawks Slam Obama Over ‘Nuclear Zero’

Neocons point out everything that the president is doing right on arms control.

Mar 31, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The $6 Trillion Wars

The $6 Trillion Wars The $6 Trillion Wars

Fighting for nothing, and destroying countries in the process, costs a lot.

Mar 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma

The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma The CIA’s Wars and John Brennan’s Dilemma

Fixing the CIA is a tall order, but it can be done.

Mar 27, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.

Mar 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

General Cartwright Warns of Drone ‘Blowback’

General Cartwright Warns of Drone ‘Blowback’ General Cartwright Warns of Drone ‘Blowback’

Unchecked use of drones is counterproductive, says the retired Marine general who is close to Obama.

Mar 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

WMD in Syria? Here We Go Again

WMD in Syria? Here We Go Again WMD in Syria? Here We Go Again

The invasion chorus is singing again—and making unfounded claims that forces in the conflict have used chemical weapons.

Mar 20, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’

Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’ Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’

The White House’s placating of Netanyahu won't make talks with Iran any easier.

Mar 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

OpinionNation: Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion OpinionNation: Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion

Our contributors reflect on the legacy of the invasion and the destruction, and disillusionment, that followed.

Mar 19, 2013 / Tom Hayden, Bob Dreyfuss, Jodie Evans, and Nathan Schneider

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