Bob Dreyfuss

Contributing Editor

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

Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over

Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over

The army and the Muslim Brotherhood are in control.

Aug 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

UN Action on Syria Likely UN Action on Syria Likely

Syria is not Libya, say the French, and the US can’t (and shouldn’t) do anything militarily.

Aug 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide? Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide?

As violence breaks out among different factions of the Libyan rebels, it’s time to broker a deal to end the war in Libya. 

Aug 1, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Oh! In Norway, It Was Right-Wing, Not Muslim, Terrorism! Oh! In Norway, It Was Right-Wing, Not Muslim, Terrorism!

Islam-bashing conservatives like Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller influenced the fanatic who terrorized Norway. The question now is—to what degree?

Jul 25, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Defense on the Chopping Block Defense on the Chopping Block

Obama and the GOP seem poised to agree on big cuts in Pentagon spending.

Jul 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

US Troops in Iraq in 2013? US Troops in Iraq in 2013?

 US casualties are rising again, yet Obama and McCain want forces to remain.

Jul 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Government in Afghanistan Nears Collapse Government in Afghanistan Nears Collapse

Hamid Karzai is in showdown with the Afghan parliament, with huge stakes.

Jul 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Medvedev, Zuma Seek Libya Accord Medvedev, Zuma Seek Libya Accord

Russia and South Africa try to mediate an end to Obama’s war in Libya.

Jul 5, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Talking With the Taliban Talking With the Taliban

 Talks are underway, but it's important to make sure Pakistan is on board.

Jun 29, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Memo to Obama: Talk to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Memo to Obama: Talk to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

War didn't work in Libya, and too-gentle persuasion failed in Bahrain. Why would talking tough work in Syria?

Jun 28, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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