Egypt, Hamas and Obama Egypt, Hamas and Obama
Egypt is opening the door to Hamas. Washington may not like it, but it’s time to talk.
May 26, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Israel and the Palestinians Through the Looking Glass Israel and the Palestinians Through the Looking Glass
Obama shows no inclination to back his words on the 1967 borders with the power the US government could wield.
May 26, 2011 / Ira Chernus
When Is the End? When Is the End?
Osama bin Laden is dead, but will the colossal national security apparatus ever stop growing?
May 25, 2011 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
Can Obama Beat the Israel Lobby? Can Obama Beat the Israel Lobby?
He can, if he presents a just peace plan supported by former Presidents Clinton and Bush.
May 25, 2011 / Feature / Henry Siegman
Netanyahu’s Boorish Performance Gives Obama the Edge Netanyahu’s Boorish Performance Gives Obama the Edge
The president can corner the Israeli prime minister now—if he wants to.
May 25, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Playing the China Card: Has the Obama Administration Miscalculated in Pakistan? Playing the China Card: Has the Obama Administration Miscalculated in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s Chinese alliance is one of its most potent weapons in any future showdown with the US.
May 24, 2011 / Dilip Hiro
Patriot Act Extension Scheme Sells Out the Constitution Patriot Act Extension Scheme Sells Out the Constitution
The plan to renew the Patriot Act may have the backing of Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders and the Obama White House. But this is bad bipartisanship.
May 23, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Obama Goes to AIPAC While Netanyahu Howls Obama Goes to AIPAC While Netanyahu Howls
Bibi's ace-in-the-hole? Dennis Ross.
May 21, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama Gives Major Middle East Speech—but Is the Region Still Listening? Obama Gives Major Middle East Speech—but Is the Region Still Listening?
The president’s address indicates clearly that the Obama administration has yet come to grips with the fact that the US no longer plays the central role in the Middle ...
May 19, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The Middle East Speech That Obama Ought to Give The Middle East Speech That Obama Ought to Give
Obama's Middle East policy has fallen apart. It's not too late to save it.
May 18, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss