Foreign Policy

Ideas for a New Era Ideas for a New Era

It's time for progressives to create coalitions and craft smart strategies that will push Obama and the new Congress to seize this moment.

Dec 23, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors

How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy

The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven

Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal

The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.

Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Juan Cole

Canada’s Coalition Chaos Canada’s Coalition Chaos

After three years of exploiting a divided left, Canada's Conservative prime minister is fighting for his political life. A progressive proposal to establish a coalition government ...

Dec 12, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi

Meddling in Kenya’s Elections Meddling in Kenya’s Elections

Will Obama change US Africa policy?

Dec 10, 2008 / Feature / Karen Rothmyer

Trading Partners Trading Partners

Xavier Becerra, Obama's pick for US trade representative, could bring the change working people here and abroad can believe in.

Dec 3, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols

After Mumbai After Mumbai

There is no military solution to the crisis in South Asia. It falls to Barack Obama to create a new path out of the deepening Afghan-Pakistan crisis.

Dec 3, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors

Shibboleth! Mumbai and Moral Responsibility Shibboleth! Mumbai and Moral Responsibility

Why is it so hard for lawmakers, media and moguls to take moral responsibility?

Dec 3, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

Can Obama Stay the Course? Can Obama Stay the Course?

As he drives his team of retreads, the challenge for Obama is to remain the agent of change who electrified the nation.

Dec 3, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Iraq Pact Challenges Antiwar Movement Iraq Pact Challenges Antiwar Movement

The US-Iraq Security Pact signals the war is ending--though not soon enough--and challenges peace activists to broaden their agenda against new quagmires.

Dec 1, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

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