Foreign Policy

Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense Reality Check: Budget Cuts Inevitable at the Department of Defense

Still, some argue that the United States must maintain—or even increase—Pentagon spending.

Jun 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Haiti’s Fraudulent Election Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Haiti’s Fraudulent Election

Recently-released WikiLeaks cables reveal that Haiti's self-appointed guardians—the US, EU and UN—supported an election in the country despite obvious evidence that it ...

Jun 24, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Tracking the WikiLeaks Haiti Cables Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives: Tracking the WikiLeaks Haiti Cables

The Nation's Dan Coughlin and Haïti Liberté's Kim Ives continue their exposé on the WikiLeaks Haiti cables.

Jun 24, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Nine War Words That Define Our World Nine War Words That Define Our World

Nine common terms associated with our present wars that probably don’t mean what you think they mean.

Jun 23, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Obama Fails to Outline Sensible Afghan Drawdown Obama Fails to Outline Sensible Afghan Drawdown

The president sticks with tired rationale about using the US military to force a political deal, rather than negotiating one.

Jun 23, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War

The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.

Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell

US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’

US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’ US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’

For the first time since the Vietnam War, mayors are calling for ending wars and redirecting funds to services at home.

Jun 21, 2011 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality Katrina vanden Heuvel: Time to Abandon Our ‘War-Footing’ Mentality

Politicians are finally catching up with the American people by questioning our continued involvement in Afghanistan.

Jun 20, 2011 / Press Room

How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror

How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror How the Obama Administration Can End the War on Terror

The White House and Congress have interpreted the killing of al-Qaeda’s leader as a virtual license to double down on every “front” in the war on terror.  

Jun 20, 2011 / Karen J. Greenberg

Muslim Brotherhood Wants ‘Complete Control’ in Egypt Muslim Brotherhood Wants ‘Complete Control’ in Egypt

It might be democracy, but it’s a bad sign for Egypt.

Jun 20, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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