Foreign Policy

Turkey Ready to Host Taliban Talks Turkey Ready to Host Taliban Talks

The Turks and Afghans are talking about setting up an official venue in Turkey for negotiating a political settlement in Afghanistan.

Mar 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Collapse of the Old Oil Order The Collapse of the Old Oil Order

Whatever the outcome of the protests, uprisings and rebellions now sweeping the Middle East, one thing is guaranteed: the world of oil will be permanently transformed.

Mar 3, 2011 / Michael T. Klare

Obama Administration Right on Libya, So Far

Obama Administration Right on Libya, So Far Obama Administration Right on Libya, So Far

The White House has rejected calls from neocons, McCain and the Washington Post to use force.

Mar 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Iran Intensifies Crackdown Against Greens Iran Intensifies Crackdown Against Greens

Mousavi, Karroubi reportedly taken to army prison, amid demands that they be executed.

Mar 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Arab Uprisings and American Intervention Arab Uprisings and American Intervention

The young people protesting in Arab capitals right now want a meaningful break with the status quo and, in many ways, that means a break from American support.

Mar 2, 2011 / Laila Lalami

The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era?

The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era? The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era?

A former volunteer offers a more timely—and radical—alternative.

Mar 1, 2011 / Karen Rothmyer

The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange

The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange

A former legal counsel for the corps argues for its continuing usefulness.

Mar 1, 2011 / Frank Sheed

Against a ‘No Fly Zone’ in Libya Against a ‘No Fly Zone’ in Libya

Obama must resist calls to involve the US military in Libya’s revolution.

Feb 23, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update

Two days ago, thousands of young people held street protests throughout Morocco to demand constitutional reforms. What's next?

Feb 22, 2011 / Laila Lalami

Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ? Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ?

So far it's about freedom, but the region's vast wealth—its oil and state-owned enterprises—is at stake.

Feb 22, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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