Foreign Policy

Strange Silence on Success in Removing Syria’s Chemical Weapons

Strange Silence on Success in Removing Syria’s Chemical Weapons Strange Silence on Success in Removing Syria’s Chemical Weapons

In Syria, there have been no “Mission Accomplished” banners unfurled, no victory laps of any kind, underscoring the fragile and incomplete nature of OPCW's chemical...

Nov 5, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation

Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation

For nearly four decades, Sahrawis have struggled for independence from Morocco. There are growing fears of a return to arms.

Nov 4, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Killing of Hakimullah Mehsud

The Killing of Hakimullah Mehsud The Killing of Hakimullah Mehsud

It’s a lot more complicated than it looks. But the United States needs to start focusing on diplomacy, fast.

Nov 4, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

John Kerry Is a Terrible Secretary of State

John Kerry Is a Terrible Secretary of State John Kerry Is a Terrible Secretary of State

The United States’ top diplomat is a figure of his times (and that’s not a good thing.)

Nov 4, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq

It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq It’s Not America’s Job to Fix Iraq

Obama shouldn’t arm Maliki’s government.

Nov 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Can Congress, Hawks and the Israel Lobby Wreck the US-Iran Talks?

Can Congress, Hawks and the Israel Lobby Wreck the US-Iran Talks? Can Congress, Hawks and the Israel Lobby Wreck the US-Iran Talks?

They’re trying. But the White House is fighting back, sort of.

Oct 30, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama? Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

It sounds far-fetched, but the US has a history of high-level snooping.

Oct 29, 2013 / William Greider

Obama Should Thank and Pardon Edward Snowden

Obama Should Thank and Pardon Edward Snowden Obama Should Thank and Pardon Edward Snowden

How can the president and Senator Feinstein claim ignorance on the NSA’s surveillance of German Chancellor Angela Merkel?

Oct 29, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Obama Administration Admits It Can’t Control the Middle East

Obama Administration Admits It Can’t Control the Middle East Obama Administration Admits It Can’t Control the Middle East

Diplomacy first, on Iran, Syria and Israel-Palestine has it about right. If it’s real.

Oct 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

Activists want a full public accounting of the NSA’s and the FBI’s data collection programs.

Oct 25, 2013 / John Nichols

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