Foreign Policy

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked Ten Myths About the NSA, Debunked

You can’t opt out.

Jan 13, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

Official implementation of the interim accord with Iran begins next week, but Senate hawks are pushing for sanctions that would derail negotiations.

Jan 13, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan

The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan The Lesson of Carving Up Sudan

The multiple civil wars in Sudan and South Sudan show the dangers of creating mini-states.

Jan 8, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?

Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In? Why Does Obama Want to Extend a War He Doesn’t Believe In?

Obama wants another decade of war in Afghanistan—but a new book says he’s already lost faith in the mission. 

Jan 7, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Ask Mister Republican Man

Ask Mister Republican Man Ask Mister Republican Man

Some advice from your friendly neighborhood Republican: the answer is always Benghazi. 

Jan 7, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists American Jihad 2014: The New Fundamentalists

The modern national security state can be understood as a proselytizing warrior religion, complete with its own sacred texts, holy orders and warrior priests. 

Jan 6, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria

The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria The US Must Work With Iran to Stabilize Both Iraq and Syria

If Washington and Tehran cooperate, they may find themselves on the same side in key regional conflicts.

Jan 6, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions Don’t Wreck the Iran-P5+1 Accord With Tougher Sanctions

The accord is moving forward, but the Menendez-Kirk bill could wreck everything.

Jan 3, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

America After 9/11

America After 9/11 America After 9/11

A systematic look at the patterns of rights abuses in the United States’ domestic “war on terror” since September 11, 2001.

Jan 2, 2014 / The Nation

NSA, Benghazi and the Monsters of Our Own Creation

NSA, Benghazi and the Monsters of Our Own Creation NSA, Benghazi and the Monsters of Our Own Creation

Relinquishing privacy and transparency has stifled genuine public debate about the goals of our policy and left us both stupid and weak.

Jan 2, 2014 / Robert Scheer

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