Foreign Policy

Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil?

Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil? Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil?

How the US is using trade sanctions and other means to curb the oil exports of its foes.

Oct 9, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

Iran Hawks Need to Bone Up on Iran’s Nuke Program

Iran Hawks Need to Bone Up on Iran’s Nuke Program Iran Hawks Need to Bone Up on Iran’s Nuke Program

Neocon pundit Jennifer Rubin wants to bomb Iran—but doesn’t even have her facts straight.

Oct 8, 2014 / Blog / Ali Gharib

Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola

Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola Right-Wing Fear-Mongering Is Far More Contagious Than Ebola

When it comes to Ebola, ISIS and other perceived threats, the right basically wants us to build a higher dang fence and then Otherize the heck out of everything on the other side.

Oct 8, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Waiting for the Iranian Godot

Waiting for the Iranian Godot Waiting for the Iranian Godot

The United States and its allies keep waiting on Iran to make more concessions on its nuclear enrichment program. But they’re missing the bigger picture.

Oct 7, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Derek Davison and Foreign Policy In Focus

Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia?

Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia? Can China and Russia Squeeze Washington out of Eurasia?

There could soon be a trade alliance between Beijing, Moscow and Berlin—but you wouldn’t know it from the triumphal tone in Washington.

Oct 6, 2014 / Pepe Escobar

Here’s Everything Wrong With the White House’s War on the Islamic State

Here’s Everything Wrong With the White House’s War on the Islamic State Here’s Everything Wrong With the White House’s War on the Islamic State

The Obama administration’s war plans in Iraq and Syria are illegal, ill-conceived and destined to fail. Here’s what the US—and you—can do instead.

Oct 2, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Peter Certo and Foreign Policy In Focus

Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba

Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba

The president knows US policy has been a failure. Here’s how he can make a breakthrough, in the little time he has left.

Sep 30, 2014 / William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon UANI President Gary Samore Dismisses Imminent Threat of an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Gary Samore should probably call his (UANI) office.

Sep 30, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton

Why Obama’s Challenge to China on Climate Change Is Too Little, Too Late

Why Obama’s Challenge to China on Climate Change Is Too Little, Too Late Why Obama’s Challenge to China on Climate Change Is Too Little, Too Late

Beijing’s carbon-reduction targets are already far more ambitious than Washington’s.

Sep 26, 2014 / Lucia Green-Weiskel

As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism

As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism As US Bombs ISIS in Syria, Even Some Pro-War Pundits Express Skepticism

The new war is only a few weeks old, but prominent cheerleaders are already expressing sober second thoughts.

Sep 23, 2014 / Blog / William Greider

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