Fearing Al Qaeda’s Role, US Officials Split Over Syria Fearing Al Qaeda’s Role, US Officials Split Over Syria
An indecisive, divided administration may be gradually blundering its way toward war.
Apr 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is on a Precipice Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is on a Precipice
Morsi's latest power play has sparked the largest uprisings in Egypt since Mubarak was ousted.
Dec 6, 2012 / The Nation
After the Euphoria: On the Arab Uprisings After the Euphoria: On the Arab Uprisings
What are the new rules of the political game in the Middle East? Nobody knows, but Marc Lynch’s The Arab Uprising is a useful guide.
Oct 16, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Patrick Cockburn
UN Mediator on Syria Briefs a Divided Security Council UN Mediator on Syria Briefs a Divided Security Council
A diplomatic solution to Syria’s civil war remains unlikely—but possible.
Sep 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Last Chance for Peace in Syria? Last Chance for Peace in Syria?
The new UN envoy has a near impossible task. But Washington must support it—arming the rebels will only prolong the civil war.
Aug 22, 2012 / The Editors
What’s the Matter With Egypt’s Kansas? What’s the Matter With Egypt’s Kansas?
If the Muslim Brotherhood is Egypt’s “center,” watch out.
Aug 17, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Regime Change in Syria: Part II Regime Change in Syria: Part II
Who died and made America boss?
Aug 14, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed Saudi Arabia and the Brotherhood: What the ‘New York Times’ Missed
The kleptocratic kingdom has long backed the Brothers.
Jul 13, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Russia, US, Syria: Time to Talk Russia, US, Syria: Time to Talk
Obama needs to put an end to NATO’s warmongering on Syria, or this will get a lot uglier, fast.
Jun 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
End All US Police and Military Aid to Honduras End All US Police and Military Aid to Honduras
More than 10,000 complaints have been filed about abuses by the police and military since the coup, none of which have been addressed.
May 22, 2012 / NationAction