Bob Dreyfuss

Contributing Editor

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

Gaza: It’s Not About Anti-Semitism Gaza: It’s Not About Anti-Semitism

Netanyahu and the neocons are playing the anti-Semitism card. That's ugly. But it's time for Hamas to change course, too, and to support the two-state solution.

Jun 4, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

UN Slams US Drone Killings UN Slams US Drone Killings

A UN panel issues a blistering attack on the American policy of "extrajudicial killings," i.e., the drone attacks. Its author says that the US is opening a Pandora's...

Jun 3, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama Must Talk to Hamas

Obama Must Talk to Hamas Obama Must Talk to Hamas

President Obama has refused to condemn Israel's attack. And he hasn't budged—in public at least—on talking to Hamas. Both of those things have to change.

Jun 2, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas

Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas

The killing at sea of peace activists by Israel may be the catalyst that ends the crushing embargo of Gaza and opens the way for including Hamas in peace talks.

Jun 1, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran

Two allies tried to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, and this is the thanks they get.

May 28, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric? Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric?

Emphasizing the importance of a strong economy, education and innovation at home, Obama still maintains that America is "at war" with an amorphous network of terrorists.

May 27, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Don’t Plan Vacation in Kabul Don’t Plan Vacation in Kabul

The State Department wants you to know that Afghanistan isn't safe.

May 25, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

General Petraeus’s Secret Ops

General Petraeus’s Secret Ops General Petraeus’s Secret Ops

If Obama knew about Petraeus's order to expand Special Ops in the Middle East and Asia, then he is a dangerous militarist. If he didn't know, he's a feckless incompetent. Take...

May 25, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Those Secret Taliban Talks Those Secret Taliban Talks

The extent of Taliban and Afghan government involvement in the Islamic Party's peace talks is unclear. But something important is happening, and the State Deparment is interested.

May 21, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

More Secret Talks with the Taliban More Secret Talks with the Taliban

Afghanistan is talking to the Taliban again, but there's no sign that President Obama wants any part of it.

May 20, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

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