Foreign Policy

Not Enough on Cuba Embargo Not Enough on Cuba Embargo

The president makes some progress, but not enough, on ending the anachronism called the US embargo against Cuba.

Jan 19, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

China’s Banks Trump US Credit System China’s Banks Trump US Credit System

As President Hu arrives to meet Obama, the White House ought to look inward at America's own failings, not bash Beijing.

Jan 18, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt

It's refreshing to see people toppling a corrupt regime, but there's a long way to go.

Jan 17, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

US: Wrong on Honduras

US: Wrong on Honduras US: Wrong on Honduras

Obama's Honduras policy is already dangerous. And with Republicans in control of the House, it may get worse.

Jan 13, 2011 / Dana Frank

Netanyahu: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Netanyahu: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran

Israeli leader angered by Mossad chief's comment that Iran won't have a bomb before 2015.

Jan 12, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Haiti: Where’s the Money?

Haiti: Where’s the Money? Haiti: Where’s the Money?

Despite all the post-earthquake promises, just a fraction of the aid pledged has actually been delivered.

Jan 11, 2011 / Isabel Macdonald

Quote of the Day: Sniffing Out Afghan Corruption—or Not Quote of the Day: Sniffing Out Afghan Corruption—or Not

Missouri democrat to ex-Marine whose office is charged with mishandling millions of dollars intended for Afghanistan reconstruction. "I don't mean to be cruel. I don't think y...

Jan 11, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Clinton Gets It Wrong on Iran Sanctions Clinton Gets It Wrong on Iran Sanctions

Blocking Iran from acquiring nuclear equipment is one thing. Trying to shut down Iran's economy is "regime change."

Jan 11, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Addicted to Numbers Addicted to Numbers

Misleading narratives about the Afghan opium trade have led to counterproductive eradication strategies.

Jan 11, 2011 / Paul Fishstein and David Mansfield

Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister

Chinese tell Pentagon chief that US arms sales to Taiwan are a threat to China's "core interests."

Jan 10, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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