A Memo to Obama on Israel A Memo to Obama on Israel
The following humble suggestions are based on my 70 years of experience as an underground fighter, member of the Knesset and founding member of a peace movement in Israel.
Dec 29, 2008 / Uri Avnery
Israel’s War Crimes Israel’s War Crimes
Israel's assault on Gaza is a massive violation of international law. Nations that have supplied weapons and supported the siege are complicit in the crimes.
Dec 29, 2008 / Richard Falk
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?
The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman
Partisans of Oblivion: A Situationist Novel Partisans of Oblivion: A Situationist Novel
Michèle Bernstein's Situationist novel explores a Paris hovering between Old World and New Wave.
Dec 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Clover
Farce Meets Justice in Khmer Rouge Trial Farce Meets Justice in Khmer Rouge Trial
A troubled UN-backed court seeks retribution from tottering Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes against humanity; Cambodians wonder if the costly legal exercise is worth it.
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Hurled Shoes: Bush’s Epitaph Hurled Shoes: Bush’s Epitaph
The loathing that led an Iraqi to hurl shoes at Bush serves as the world's final verdict on US folly in Iraq. It's also a caution for Obama as he ponders Afghanistan.
Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Canada’s Coalition Chaos Canada’s Coalition Chaos
After three years of exploiting a divided left, Canada's Conservative prime minister is fighting for his political life. A progressive proposal to establish a coalition government ...
Dec 12, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi
Editorial Malpractice Editorial Malpractice
Deconstructing Russia coverage on the Washington Post editorial page.
Dec 11, 2008 / Mark Ames
Meddling in Kenya’s Elections Meddling in Kenya’s Elections
Will Obama change US Africa policy?
Dec 10, 2008 / Feature / Karen Rothmyer