World Leaders

We Are All Thatcherites Now

We Are All Thatcherites Now We Are All Thatcherites Now

Margaret Thatcher's smiling villainy sparked a generation of dissent—and neoliberal policies that live on today.

Apr 8, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter

Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter

The eulogies for Margaret Thatcher are piling up. Here's a different take—from a review of The Iron Lady.

Apr 8, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet

Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet

But Obama should just keep talking—until he has a chance to make a deal with a new president not named Ahmadinejad.

Apr 5, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Korean War Games

Korean War Games Korean War Games

Pyongyang's bellicose posturing conforms to an old pattern, but the dangers may be greater now because tensions are rising throughout the region.

Apr 3, 2013 / Bruce Cumings

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor

And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.

Mar 24, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’

Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’ Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’

The White House’s placating of Netanyahu won't make talks with Iran any easier.

Mar 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

New Pope, Old Papacy

New Pope, Old Papacy New Pope, Old Papacy

There is nothing in Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s record to suggest that he will reform the Catholic Church. 

Mar 15, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum

The Audacity of Hugo

The Audacity of Hugo The Audacity of Hugo

In fourteen years, Chávez radically transformed Venezuela’s economy and society—and the majority of country loved him for it.

Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / Greg Grandin

Obama’s Iran Bluff

Obama’s Iran Bluff Obama’s Iran Bluff

The United States won’t invade Iran anytime soon—just look at what North Korea has gotten away with.

Mar 12, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013)

R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013) R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013)

A man who did a lot of good for a lot of people.

Mar 6, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

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