Bob Dreyfuss

Contributing Editor

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

Quote of the Day: Petraeus, Vampire? Quote of the Day: Petraeus, Vampire?

General Petraeus speaks on sinking his teeth into Afghanistan.

Jan 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

State of the Union Glosses Over Obama’s Foreign Policy Failures State of the Union Glosses Over Obama’s Foreign Policy Failures

On Tuesday night, Obama glossed over his failures in foreign policy.

Jan 26, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad

Despite huffing and puffing, there's still reason for optimism that the talks with Iran over its nuclear program can succeed.

Jan 24, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Quote of the Day: Tunisia and the ‘Arab Soul’ Quote of the Day: Tunisia and the ‘Arab Soul’

The remedy to the Arab world broken by "poverty, unemployment and general recession" is twenty more revolutions.

Jan 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Afghan Election Crisis The Afghan Election Crisis

A flawed parliamentary election in September has inflamed politics and pushed the country closer to civil war, on top of the insurgency already underway.

Jan 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Not Enough on Cuba Embargo Not Enough on Cuba Embargo

The president makes some progress, but not enough, on ending the anachronism called the US embargo against Cuba.

Jan 19, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

China’s Banks Trump US Credit System China’s Banks Trump US Credit System

As President Hu arrives to meet Obama, the White House ought to look inward at America's own failings, not bash Beijing.

Jan 18, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Quote of the Day: Iraq? ‘We’re Outta Here’ Quote of the Day: Iraq? ‘We’re Outta Here’

A US military chaplain in Iraq says it's time to go.

Jan 18, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Quote of the Day: Hu Jintao on the Chinese Way Quote of the Day: Hu Jintao on the Chinese Way

  The Chinese president made it clear that Beijing isn't changing either its political system or its economic policies to suit US preferences.   

Jan 17, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt

It's refreshing to see people toppling a corrupt regime, but there's a long way to go.

Jan 17, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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