Foreign Policy

Flotilla Video as Weapon Flotilla Video as Weapon

Could it be that what is actually missing from this debate might be even-handed coverage and logic?

Jun 4, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct” Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct”

Ohio congressman circulates congressional letter that says: "The United States must remind Israel as well as all of our other friends and allies: It is not acceptable to repea...

Jun 3, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Obama Must Talk to Hamas

Obama Must Talk to Hamas Obama Must Talk to Hamas

President Obama has refused to condemn Israel's attack. And he hasn't budged—in public at least—on talking to Hamas. Both of those things have to change.

Jun 2, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Anger over Israel Hurts U.S. Anger over Israel Hurts U.S.

After Israel's latest act of aggression, it's not just the Arab world that is outraged. And it's not just Israel they're outraged at.

Jun 1, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Pirates in the Mediterranean Pirates in the Mediterranean

If Israel was indeed defending its borders yesterday morning, Israel is also responsible for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip—their livelihood as well as their secur...

Jun 1, 2010 / Neve Gordon

Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis

Edward Peck, an outspoken advocate for opening peace talks to all Palestinian players, was one of a number of prominent Americans who joined the flotilla seeking to bring aid to th...

Jun 1, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas

Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas

The killing at sea of peace activists by Israel may be the catalyst that ends the crushing embargo of Gaza and opens the way for including Hamas in peace talks.

Jun 1, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran

Two allies tried to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, and this is the thanks they get.

May 28, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric? Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric?

Emphasizing the importance of a strong economy, education and innovation at home, Obama still maintains that America is "at war" with an amorphous network of terrorists.

May 27, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The American Century Is So Over

The American Century Is So Over The American Century Is So Over

Obama’s rudderless foreign policy underscores America’s waning power.

May 27, 2010 / Dilip Hiro

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