The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era? The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era?
A former volunteer offers a more timely—and radical—alternative.
Mar 1, 2011 / Editorial / Karen Rothmyer
The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange
A former legal counsel for the corps argues for its continuing usefulness.
Mar 1, 2011 / Editorial / Frank Sheed
Against a ‘No Fly Zone’ in Libya Against a ‘No Fly Zone’ in Libya
Obama must resist calls to involve the US military in Libya’s revolution.
Feb 23, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update
Two days ago, thousands of young people held street protests throughout Morocco to demand constitutional reforms. What's next?
Feb 22, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami
Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ? Will the Arab Revolt Challenge Big Oil ?
So far it's about freedom, but the region's vast wealth—its oil and state-owned enterprises—is at stake.
Feb 22, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
On Listening to Our Troops On Listening to Our Troops
“Support our troops” is an unconditional American mantra. We’re told to celebrate them as warrior-liberators, as heroes, as the finest fighters the world has eve...
Feb 22, 2011 / William J. Astore
US, UK Meddling in Cairo US, UK Meddling in Cairo
London is peddling weapons to Egypt's military. Already.
Feb 21, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Kuwait Fuse Set for March 8? Kuwait Fuse Set for March 8?
"The power of tweeting Kuwaitis should not be undestimated.'
Feb 21, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Kristof’s Wrong: Anti-Americanism Will Gain in Revolts Kristof’s Wrong: Anti-Americanism Will Gain in Revolts
Decades of anti-US feelings, along with growing Islamism, will drastically change the region's tenor.
Feb 21, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The End of Qaddafi? The End of Qaddafi?
Hundreds are dead as rebels seize several Libyan cities and besiege capital.
Feb 21, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss