The Obama Administration Is Stalling Its Way to War With Iran The Obama Administration Is Stalling Its Way to War With Iran
The president’s real agenda is to buy more time for sanctions to set the stage for regime change in Iran.
Jun 19, 2012 / Hillary Mann Leverett and Flynt Leverett
Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List? Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List?
The “kill list” is different—and it may present the most important test of human rights principles in the Obama era.
Jun 18, 2012 / Ari Melber
Is the US Returning to the Cold War With Russia? Is the US Returning to the Cold War With Russia?
Obama’s “reset” of relations was in trouble a year ago. Now, with the conflict over Syria, things have only gotten worse.
Jun 18, 2012 / Stephen F. Cohen
Europe’s Last Great Chance Europe’s Last Great Chance
Even as we snicker at Europe’s misfortunes, the continent has a unique opportunity to become a truly united state.
Jun 15, 2012 / William Greider
Poor Boys and Pilgrims Poor Boys and Pilgrims
Eric on Heart and Paul Simon and Reed on the absurdity of the anger surrounding leaks.
Jun 15, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
The New Obama Doctrine The New Obama Doctrine
Obama's plan for global war uses a variety of extra-legal methods including drones, civilian and proxy fighters, and cyber warfare.
Jun 14, 2012 / Nick Turse
Blaming the Messengers Blaming the Messengers
Revelations about Obama's drone assassinations led to official outrage—against the leakers. It's the policy that warrants investigation.
Jun 14, 2012 / The Editors
Déjà Vu at Rio+20 Déjà Vu at Rio+20
After two decades, we're no closer to reducing global poverty or enhancing sustainable development. Politicians will change only when mass action forces them to.
Jun 14, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
Europe: Hotbed of Islamophobic Extremism Europe: Hotbed of Islamophobic Extremism
Europeans are not threatened by a Muslim minority. It's the other way round.
Jun 14, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge
How the Media Created the Muslim Monster Myth How the Media Created the Muslim Monster Myth
From Arab bandits to TV terrorists, the history of Islamophobia in US popular culture is long and ugly.
Jun 14, 2012 / Feature / Jack Shaheen