Bush’s Pakistan Paradox Bush’s Pakistan Paradox
He invaded Iraq, which had no connection to WMDs or terrorist threats against the US, while coddling the military junta in Pakistan, which was guilty on both counts. Go figure.
Jul 11, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
For Liberal Internationalism For Liberal Internationalism
Now that neoconservative policies have led us into disaster, it's time to give liberal internationalism a chance.
Jun 14, 2007 / Feature / Michael Lind
A Permanent Military Empire A Permanent Military Empire
To mainstream media, the Bush Administration's full-scale garrisoning of Planet Earth is simply not a news story. But in Iraq beyond, America's empire of permanent bases grows at a...
Jun 8, 2007 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt
Chinese Mirrors Chinese Mirrors
China has become like Israel: No matter the party, no matter the leader, the US government will defend its actions.
Jun 7, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Rick Perlstein
The Great Pretender The Great Pretender
The President's phony internationalism falls flat at the G-8 summit, more proof he has eroded US global leadership and cooperation.
Jun 7, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors
Crackdown in Iran Crackdown in Iran
Thanks in part to Condi Rice's machinations to foment regime change in Iran, three innocent people are now charged with espionage.
May 31, 2007 / Editorial / H. Abrishami
The Home-Run Wars The Home-Run Wars
Babe Ruth's big bang changed baseball forever, giving America a thrilling symbol of power and an itch for the quick fix at the ballpark and in the world. Why can't we just ban the ...
May 22, 2007 / Feature / Robert Lipsyte
Training Iraq’s Death Squads Training Iraq’s Death Squads
The Army's plan to professionalize Iraq's police could backfire, as militia-infiltrated squads become more effective killers.
May 17, 2007 / Feature / Spencer Ackerman
Iran Nukes Call Bush’s Bluff Iran Nukes Call Bush’s Bluff
Tehran's religious fanatics move closer to wreaking nuclear havoc, and what can Bush do about it? Nothing.
May 16, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
A New Stance Toward Havana A New Stance Toward Havana
The peaceful transfer of power in Cuba presents an opportunity for the US government to abandon its policy of perpetual hostility.
May 1, 2007 / Feature / Julia E. Sweig