Foreign Policy

Can Congress, Hawks and the Israel Lobby Wreck the US-Iran Talks?

Can Congress, Hawks and the Israel Lobby Wreck the US-Iran Talks? Can Congress, Hawks and the Israel Lobby Wreck the US-Iran Talks?

They’re trying. But the White House is fighting back, sort of.

Oct 30, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama? Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

It sounds far-fetched, but the US has a history of high-level snooping.

Oct 29, 2013 / William Greider

Obama Should Thank and Pardon Edward Snowden

Obama Should Thank and Pardon Edward Snowden Obama Should Thank and Pardon Edward Snowden

How can the president and Senator Feinstein claim ignorance on the NSA’s surveillance of German Chancellor Angela Merkel?

Oct 29, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Obama Administration Admits It Can’t Control the Middle East

Obama Administration Admits It Can’t Control the Middle East Obama Administration Admits It Can’t Control the Middle East

Diplomacy first, on Iran, Syria and Israel-Palestine has it about right. If it’s real.

Oct 29, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

Activists want a full public accounting of the NSA’s and the FBI’s data collection programs.

Oct 25, 2013 / John Nichols

Amnesty, HRW Document Civilian Deaths in Drone Attacks

Amnesty, HRW Document Civilian Deaths in Drone Attacks Amnesty, HRW Document Civilian Deaths in Drone Attacks

And The New York Times reports that terror and panic grip broad populations in targeted areas.

Oct 23, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks

US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks US, UK Are Having Trouble Finding ‘Moderates’ to Attend Syria Peace Talks

Saudi Arabia breaks with the United States over Syria policy.

Oct 22, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Getting to ‘Good Enough’ in Afghanistan

Getting to ‘Good Enough’ in Afghanistan Getting to ‘Good Enough’ in Afghanistan

An Obama diplomatic offensive on Afghanistan is long overdue.

Oct 21, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses

New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses New DHS Nominee Spent Years Justifying War on Terror’s Excesses

The former Pentagon lawyer will be dealing with cybersnooping, immigration and border security.

Oct 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

My Visit With Edward Snowden

My Visit With Edward Snowden My Visit With Edward Snowden

Although living in exile from the country he loves, Snowden is warm, centered and engaged and follows debates about surveillance with a keen legal acumen.

Oct 17, 2013 / Jesselyn Radack

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