Foreign Policy

Is the White House Trying to Silence Bob Menendez? (No.)

Is the White House Trying to Silence Bob Menendez? (No.) Is the White House Trying to Silence Bob Menendez? (No.)

The most anti-Iran Democrat in Congress will be charged with corruption, and the neocons are buzzing with conspiracy theories.

Mar 9, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Behind Every Bad War of the Past Century Stands a Bad ‘Policy Intellectual’

Behind Every Bad War of the Past Century Stands a Bad ‘Policy Intellectual’ Behind Every Bad War of the Past Century Stands a Bad ‘Policy Intellectual’

These well-dressed Washington think-tankers love nothing more than an invasion.

Mar 9, 2015 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Libya’s Humanitarian Catastrophe

Libya’s Humanitarian Catastrophe Libya’s Humanitarian Catastrophe

With growing food, fuel and power shortages, civilians struggle to survive in a country torn apart by warring militias.

Mar 5, 2015 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

How a Grassroots Movement Could Kick the US Marines Out of Okinawa

How a Grassroots Movement Could Kick the US Marines Out of Okinawa How a Grassroots Movement Could Kick the US Marines Out of Okinawa

Okinawans have voted overwhelmingly to close a key US forward base in Asia.

Mar 4, 2015 / Tim Shorrock

The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington

The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington The True Purpose of Netanyahu’s Trip to Washington

Hint: it’s not to pressure the US into striking a better deal with Iran.

Mar 3, 2015 / Juan Cole

Administration Admits Vague Language in Obama’s AUMF Is ‘Very Deliberate’

Administration Admits Vague Language in Obama’s AUMF Is ‘Very Deliberate’ Administration Admits Vague Language in Obama’s AUMF Is ‘Very Deliberate’

A top defense official says the lack of geographic limits was “very deliberate” and could be used to fight a worldwide war against “extremism.”

Mar 3, 2015 / George Zornick

10 Reasons I’m Praying for AIPAC’s Decline

10 Reasons I’m Praying for AIPAC’s Decline 10 Reasons I’m Praying for AIPAC’s Decline

The right-wing ‘pro-Israel’ lobby is slowly losing its bipartisan appeal. Here's why that's a good thing.

Mar 3, 2015 / Medea Benjamin and Foreign Policy In Focus

Will the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Raise the Risk of Escalation in Ukraine?

Will the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Raise the Risk of Escalation in Ukraine? Will the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Raise the Risk of Escalation in Ukraine?

The opponents of the recently concluded Minsk agreement could use the murder as a pretext to derail the cease-fire accord.

Mar 2, 2015 / James Carden

If America Wants to End Terrorism, It Has to Start With Its Own

If America Wants to End Terrorism, It Has to Start With Its Own If America Wants to End Terrorism, It Has to Start With Its Own

American airpower has blown away eight wedding parties in three different countries—and we call ourselves the leaders of the global war on terror.

Mar 2, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War?

Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War? Why Is the US Still Spending Billions to Fund Mexico’s Corrupt Drug War?

Washington is providing equipment and training to compromised agencies—at the same time that it’s tracking their close ties to organized crime.

Feb 27, 2015 / Jesse Franzblau

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