Foreign Policy

America at War: A Record of Unparalleled Failure

America at War: A Record of Unparalleled Failure America at War: A Record of Unparalleled Failure

In fifty years of nearly nonstop American warfare, we’ve learned little and achieved less.

Jun 10, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

How US Policy on Iran Came to Be Based on Fabricated Documents

How US Policy on Iran Came to Be Based on Fabricated Documents How US Policy on Iran Came to Be Based on Fabricated Documents

The key “evidence” of an Iranian nuclear weapons program comes via the MEK, a cult-like terrorist group—and was likely produced by Israel.

Jun 9, 2014 / Gareth Porter

The Bergdahl Saga Could Explode in the GOP’s Face

The Bergdahl Saga Could Explode in the GOP’s Face The Bergdahl Saga Could Explode in the GOP’s Face

Putting Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on trial could put the entire, crazy war itself in the dock.

Jun 9, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis?

Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis? Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis?

Leaders in Western Europe clearly want the problem to go away, but the United States is pressing Europe to step up military spending.

Jun 6, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam

How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam

Its ‘generosity’ toward Cairo notwithstanding, Washington has been reduced to the role of a helpless bystander.

Jun 5, 2014 / Dilip Hiro

GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton

GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton GOP Hawks Seek a Bergdahl-Benghazi Tag Team Against Obama and Clinton

But, it turns out, Clinton sided with the hawks on trading for Bergdahl’s release.

Jun 4, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

What’s Next for Ukraine?

What’s Next for Ukraine? What’s Next for Ukraine?

Dr. Stephen Cohen discusses the latest on the crisis in Ukraine on The Thom Hartmann Program. 

Jun 3, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen

Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk?

Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk? Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk?

A heightened credible fear standard would particularly impact immigrants who are detained at the border and subjected to “expedited removal."

Jun 3, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord

In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord

But it’s looking like the president’s Europe trip is all about NATO and “reassuring” America’s allies, who aren’t threatened.

Jun 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The End of US Military Misadventurism?

The End of US Military Misadventurism? The End of US Military Misadventurism?

Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel joins the The Diane Rehm Show to assess Obama's vision for America’s role in world affairs.

May 30, 2014 / Nation in the News / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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