Foreign Policy

Occupying Iraq, State Department–Style Occupying Iraq, State Department–Style

Eight disastrous years after we invaded, it is sad but altogether true that Iraq does not matter much in the end.

Jun 7, 2011 / Peter Van Buren

The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance

America's vision of Russia is still tainted by the Cold War. It's time for Obama to lead the effort to turn Russia into a reliable ally.

Jun 6, 2011 / Press Room

The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance

America's vision of Russia is still tainted by the Cold War. It's time for Obama to lead the effort to turn Russia into a reliable ally.

Jun 6, 2011 / Russia Today

Ex-Mossad Chief: Israel Must Adopt Saudi Peace Plan Ex-Mossad Chief: Israel Must Adopt Saudi Peace Plan

Meir Dagan calls Netanyahu, Ehud Barak “reckless and irresponsible.”

Jun 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti

Cables obtained from WikiLeaks document the influence the US Embassy sought over the nation in an expanse of nearly seven years—from ten months before the 2004 coup d&rsquo...

Jun 3, 2011 / Press Room

Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti

Cables obtained from WikiLeaks document the influence the US Embassy sought over the nation in an expanse of nearly seven years—from ten months before the 2004 coup d&rsquo...

Jun 3, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Obama’s Russia ‘Reset’: Another Lost Opportunity?

Obama’s Russia ‘Reset’: Another Lost Opportunity? Obama’s Russia ‘Reset’: Another Lost Opportunity?

Obama’s celebrated “reset” of US-Russia relations is limited and unstable. A fundamental transformation requires bold leadership and a full rethinking of Washingt...

Jun 1, 2011 / Feature / Stephen F. Cohen

WikiLeaks Haiti: Let Them Live on $3 a Day

WikiLeaks Haiti: Let Them Live on $3 a Day WikiLeaks Haiti: Let Them Live on $3 a Day

The US Embassy aided Levi’s, Hanes contractors in their fight against an increase in Haiti’s minimum wage.

Jun 1, 2011 / Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives

WikiLeaks Haiti: The PetroCaribe Files WikiLeaks Haiti: The PetroCaribe Files

How the US tried—and failed—to scuttle a Venezuelan oil deal even though it would bring huge benefits to Haiti's impoverished people.

Jun 1, 2011 / Dan Coughlin and Kim Ives

‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home ‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home

Progressives launch drive to get Democratic senators to reshape national priorities—cut the military-industrial complex, support “Medicare for All.”

May 31, 2011 / John Nichols

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