Foreign Policy

Obama Should Resist Calls for War in Syria

Obama Should Resist Calls for War in Syria Obama Should Resist Calls for War in Syria

Whether gas was used or not, getting involved in Syria’s civil war is a bad idea.

Aug 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Moment the US Ended Iran’s Brief Experiment in Democracy

The Moment the US Ended Iran’s Brief Experiment in Democracy The Moment the US Ended Iran’s Brief Experiment in Democracy

Sixty years ago this week, the CIA successfully staged a coup to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh.

Aug 20, 2013 / Robert Scheer

When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency

When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency When Whistleblowers Disrupt Transparency

Obama would have started an open debate about the NSA's spying programs if Edward Snowden hadn't beaten him to it.

Aug 20, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day Sharif Abdel Kouddous: New Horrors Are Brought to Egypt Every Day

As the death toll in Egypt hits 900, the violence shows no signs of slowing down.

Aug 19, 2013 / Press Room

Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis?

Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis? Is the US Powerless in the Egyptian Crisis?

Washington has been soundly rebuffed by the generals in Cairo.

Aug 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Violence Continues in Cairo Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Violence Continues in Cairo

What’s next for Egypt?

Aug 16, 2013 / Press Room

Teenagers in Space

Teenagers in Space Teenagers in Space

Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Rambo, Red Dawn and how a tale of American triumphalism was returned to the child’s world.

Aug 15, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Carnage in Egypt

Carnage in Egypt Carnage in Egypt

The Obama administration watches as US regional influence declines.

Aug 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden

Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden Restore Honor and Pardon Edward Snowden

When Obama announced a review of surveillance practices, he was compelled by Snowden’s heroic actions.

Aug 13, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder

Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder

Things are complicated with Russia, but that's no excuse for cancelling an important summit meeting with the nation's president.

Aug 12, 2013 / Press Room

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