Foreign Policy

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Gary Samore should probably call his (UANI) office.

Sep 30, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton

Why Obama’s Challenge to China on Climate Change Is Too Little, Too Late

Why Obama’s Challenge to China on Climate Change Is Too Little, Too Late Why Obama’s Challenge to China on Climate Change Is Too Little, Too Late

Beijing’s carbon-reduction targets are already far more ambitious than Washington’s.

Sep 26, 2014 / Lucia Green-Weiskel

As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism

As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism

The new war is only a few weeks old, but prominent cheerleaders are already expressing sober second thoughts.

Sep 23, 2014 / Blog / William Greider

We Cannot Win in Iraq

We Cannot Win in Iraq We Cannot Win in Iraq

After more than two decades of empty declarations of victory in Iraq, “success,” however defined, is impossible. 

Sep 23, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

Washington Snubs Bolivia on Drug Policy Reform, Again

Washington Snubs Bolivia on Drug Policy Reform, Again Washington Snubs Bolivia on Drug Policy Reform, Again

Bolivia has found a way to cut coca production without sacrificing the leaf's cultural importance or cracking down on small growers. But Washington's not having it.

Sep 22, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Zoe Pearson, Thomas Grisaffi, and Foreign Policy In Focus

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Has Obama Caved to the ‘War Party’? Why Has Obama Caved to the ‘War Party’?

Obama has succumbed to the “War Party” on both sides of the aisle, and should revert back to his “don’t do stupid stuff” policy.

Sep 22, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Quick US Leaders Are to Forget Our Mistakes in Eastern Europe

How Quick US Leaders Are to Forget Our Mistakes in Eastern Europe How Quick US Leaders Are to Forget Our Mistakes in Eastern Europe

Despite the pretentions of our governing and pundit classes, America has neither the right nor the resources to act as a kind of tutor to burgeoning democracies.

Sep 19, 2014 / James Carden

Lessons Never Learned—From Vietnam to Iraq

Lessons Never Learned—From Vietnam to Iraq Lessons Never Learned—From Vietnam to Iraq

Because our leaders didn’t listen, or listened too late, the end came in Vietnam as a total catastrophe. It’s not too late to avoid a repeat in Syria.

Sep 17, 2014 / Tom Hayden

You’ll Have to Rip Benghazi From Fox’s Cold, Dead Hands

You’ll Have to Rip Benghazi From Fox’s Cold, Dead Hands You’ll Have to Rip Benghazi From Fox’s Cold, Dead Hands

Fox News becomes a caricature of itself, again.

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Obama Is Open to Ground Troops in Iraq, a Top General Says

Obama Is Open to Ground Troops in Iraq, a Top General Says Obama Is Open to Ground Troops in Iraq, a Top General Says

US military officials outlined several scenarios ground troops could end up fighting in Iraq and said Obama hasn’t closed the door.

Sep 16, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

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