Cutting Defense: Obama, Gates Say No Cutting Defense: Obama, Gates Say No
A coalition of liberals, antiwar activists, Tea Party types and deficit hawks are getting out the axe for the Pentagon's bloated budget.
Feb 16, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks
The former British diplomat recounts his own whistleblowing and the benefits and dangers of the WikiLeaks dipomatic cables dump.
Jan 19, 2011 / The Nation
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
Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You? Is Lockheed Martin Shadowing You?
Have you noticed that Lockheed Martin, the giant weapons corporation, is shadowing you? If you have a life, Lockheed Martin is likely a part of it.
Jan 11, 2011 / William D. Hartung
Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’ Muqtada al-Sadr’s Fiery Call: ‘US Out of Iraq’
Cleric, returned after four years in Iran, challenges Maliki to expel American troops–or else.
Jan 10, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Dwight Eisenhower & ‘The Nation’ Dwight Eisenhower & ‘The Nation’
The Nation was central to Eisenhower's understanding of the military-industrial complex.
Jan 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / James Ledbetter
Getting Out of Iraq in 2011: Looks Like It Getting Out of Iraq in 2011: Looks Like It
The Obama administration, the Pentagon, and the Brookings Institution might want to keep American troops in Iraq for years, but the Iraqis have other ideas.
Dec 20, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
US Influence Weakens in Iraq, Iran Gains US Influence Weakens in Iraq, Iran Gains
Kurds rebuff Obama and Biden, and Iraqi Sunnis fail to gain their fair share of power.
Nov 12, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Hawks Wild on Iran, But Obama Has No Strategy Hawks Wild on Iran, But Obama Has No Strategy
In the Iran talks, Obama seems determined to make Iran an offer that it can, and will, refuse.
Nov 9, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Crocker on Iraq: Baghdad Will Ask US to Extend Its Military Role Crocker on Iraq: Baghdad Will Ask US to Extend Its Military Role
A former ambassador to Iraq says that in spite of Iran's clout in Iraq, the next Iraqi government—led once again by Prime Minister Maliki—will ask the US to stay on pas...
Oct 25, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss