Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare Why Jim Webb Could be Hillary Clinton’s Worst Nightmare
He has the authority to provoke a profound national debate about the nature of US militarism.
Oct 14, 2014 / Blog / William Greider
‘We are in a New Cold War’ ‘We are in a New Cold War’
Between the conflict in Syria and Ukraine, the thaw bewween the US and Russia seems to be over.
Oct 14, 2014 / Nation in the News / Stephen F. Cohen
Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’ Alexander Cockburn on the Death of Gary Webb, ‘a Very Fine Journalist Who Deserved Better Than He Got’
With a new film out about Webb, Kill the Messenger, we look back at Cockburn’s testament to the investigative reporter.
Oct 14, 2014 / Back Issues / Alexander Cockburn and Back Issues
‘The New York Times’ Wants Gary Webb to Stay Dead ‘The New York Times’ Wants Gary Webb to Stay Dead
Many journalists went after Webb, destroying his reputation and driving him out of the profession and into a suicidal depression. Now they’re at it again.
Oct 10, 2014 / Blog / Greg Grandin
Ferguson, Human Rights and America’s Interests Abroad Ferguson, Human Rights and America’s Interests Abroad
History suggests that progress in racial justice comes only when American leaders see it as crucial to US geopolitical interests.
Oct 9, 2014 / Moshik Temkin
Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil? Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil?
How the US is using trade sanctions and other means to curb the oil exports of its foes.
Oct 9, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
Iran Hawks Need to Bone Up on Iran’s Nuke Program Iran Hawks Need to Bone Up on Iran’s Nuke Program
Neocon pundit Jennifer Rubin wants to bomb Iran—but doesn’t even have her facts straight.
Oct 8, 2014 / Blog / Ali Gharib
Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola
When it comes to Ebola, ISIS and other perceived threats, the right basically wants us to build a higher dang fence and then Otherize the heck out of everything on the other side.
Oct 8, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Waiting for the Iranian Godot Waiting for the Iranian Godot
The United States and its allies keep waiting on Iran to make more concessions on its nuclear enrichment program. But they’re missing the bigger picture.
Oct 7, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Derek Davison and Foreign Policy In Focus
Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia? Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia?
There could soon be a trade alliance between Beijing, Moscow and Berlin—but you wouldn’t know it from the triumphal tone in Washington.
Oct 6, 2014 / Pepe Escobar