Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy? Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?
Eric Cantor’s fall might mean a change for the House GOP's foreign policies.
Jun 11, 2014 / Blog / Ali Gharib
The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran The Iraq-Syria Civil War Challenges Both the US and Iran
Washington and Tehran could be allies, and Saudi Arabia could help seal the deal.
Jun 11, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Two Points of View From Today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing Two Points of View From Today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing
Today in Washington, Representative Meeks makes a level-headed case for multilateral diplomacy with Iran, while Representative Vargas fears an iranian attack on Los Angeles.
Jun 10, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton
Time for Evolution in US Cuba Policy Time for Evolution in US Cuba Policy
Why Cuba might deem the United States irrelevant if foreign policy doesn't change.
Jun 10, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Iraq’s Nightmare Gets Worse Iraq’s Nightmare Gets Worse
The consequences of the illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003 continue to play out.
Jun 10, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
America at War: A Record of Unparalleled Failure America at War: A Record of Unparalleled Failure
In fifty years of nearly nonstop American warfare, we’ve learned little and achieved less.
Jun 10, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
How US Policy on Iran Came to Be Based on Fabricated Documents How US Policy on Iran Came to Be Based on Fabricated Documents
The key “evidence” of an Iranian nuclear weapons program comes via the MEK, a cult-like terrorist group—and was likely produced by Israel.
Jun 9, 2014 / Gareth Porter
The Bergdahl Saga Could Explode in the GOP’s Face The Bergdahl Saga Could Explode in the GOP’s Face
Putting Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on trial could put the entire, crazy war itself in the dock.
Jun 9, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis? Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis?
Leaders in Western Europe clearly want the problem to go away, but the United States is pressing Europe to step up military spending.
Jun 6, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam How Egypt’s Generals Sidelined Uncle Sam
Its ‘generosity’ toward Cairo notwithstanding, Washington has been reduced to the role of a helpless bystander.
Jun 5, 2014 / Dilip Hiro