Foreign Policy

The Hagel Hearings

The Hagel Hearings The Hagel Hearings

Today's confirmation hearings are the last best chance to debate the truth about a lost war and America's war-making future.

Jan 31, 2013 / Nick Turse

US, Iran ‘Like Little Children,’ Says Russia

US, Iran ‘Like Little Children,’ Says Russia US, Iran ‘Like Little Children,’ Says Russia

As Iran readies for presidential elections and US defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel hardens his line on the country, no agreement is forthcoming on where to meet for nuclear pr...

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Counting Down to 2014 in Afghanistan

Counting Down to 2014 in Afghanistan Counting Down to 2014 in Afghanistan

The US has three lousy options with Afghanistan. Pick one.

Jan 28, 2013 / Ann Jones

Guilty or Not? A Marine Kills Civilians in Afghanistan

Guilty or Not? A Marine Kills Civilians in Afghanistan Guilty or Not? A Marine Kills Civilians in Afghanistan

In an op-ed, a soldier asks if he was wrong in accidentally killing Afghan civilians—but do Americans really care?

Jan 25, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now

In his inaugural speech, the president vowed to engage with other countries so as to "lift suspicion and fear." He should reach out to forge a more sane and sensible rela...

Jan 24, 2013 / Peter Kornbluh

The Islamists in Mali and North Africa

The Islamists in Mali and North Africa The Islamists in Mali and North Africa

It’s a real problem, but it’s Africa’s problem, not Washington’s.

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Brennan at the CIA Might Surprise Us

Brennan at the CIA Might Surprise Us Brennan at the CIA Might Surprise Us

The tough guy might yet rein in drones. And steer the CIA away from covert ops to intelligence collection.

Jan 22, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Covert Wars Contradict His Rhetoric

Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Covert Wars Contradict His Rhetoric Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Covert Wars Contradict His Rhetoric

The president continues to expand drone strikes and special operations, even as he decries the country’s war footing.

Jan 22, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

The Military Powder Keg in the Pacific

The Military Powder Keg in the Pacific The Military Powder Keg in the Pacific

Will China-Japan-US tensions in the Pacific ignite a conflict and sink the global economy?

Jan 22, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Precedent Ford Precedent Ford

In the Algerian “rescue,” blundering, botched unilateralism. In 1975, America showed them the way.

Jan 20, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

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