Foreign Policy

Student Privacy and the PATRIOT Act Student Privacy and the PATRIOT Act

More than a decade after Congress passed the PATRIOT Act, its varied implications are still unraveling.

Feb 24, 2012 / StudentNation / Uzma Kolsy

Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels

Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels

It would intensify the civil conflict and provoke a dangerous proxy war with Russia.

Feb 15, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

The Imperial Way The Imperial Way

American decline in perspective, part two.

Feb 15, 2012 / Noam Chomsky

Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran

Hawkish adviser says Iran is ready to talk.

Feb 15, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Are We on the Brink of War With Iran?

Are We on the Brink of War With Iran? Are We on the Brink of War With Iran?

Obama’s abandonment of patient diplomacy—combined with Israel’s bellicose demands—has pushed us dangerously close to conflict.

Feb 8, 2012 / Editorial / Trita Parsi

Talking With the Taliban Talking With the Taliban

Hopefully, talks in Saudi Arabia and Qatar will converge, soon.

Jan 31, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

America’s Double Standards for Iran America’s Double Standards for Iran

What if the role of the new US special operations team at work near Iran were reversed?

Jan 30, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

Jeremy Scahill: Obama the Hawk

Jeremy Scahill: Obama the Hawk Jeremy Scahill: Obama the Hawk

The Obama administration's alternatives to large-scale military operations are, in some ways, far more drastic and dangerous for US interests around the globe.

Jan 27, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

The Myth of an ‘Isolated’ Iran The Myth of an ‘Isolated’ Iran

Following the money in the Iran crisis.

Jan 17, 2012 / Pepe Escobar

Obama’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ Moment? Obama’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ Moment?

A military-first policy on a destabilizing planet.

Jan 12, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

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