Regions and Countries

Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide

Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide

Our movement isn’t strong enough yet to end US enabling of the carnage in Gaza—but the shift in public discourse is a crucial first step.

Jul 15, 2014 / Phyllis Bennis

The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas

The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas

For too long, Hamas has served as Israel’s useful bogeyman.

Jul 15, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade

How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade

While President Peña Nieto celebrates the Aztec Tiger, Mexico’s cartels reach deeper into the legal economy.

Jul 15, 2014 / Christy Thornton and Adam Goodman

Iran-Saudi Deal Is Crucial to Resolve Iraq-Syria Civil War

Iran-Saudi Deal Is Crucial to Resolve Iraq-Syria Civil War Iran-Saudi Deal Is Crucial to Resolve Iraq-Syria Civil War

The Saudis, who back the Sunni side in the region’s Sunni-Shiite proxy war, have no use for ISIS.

Jul 14, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Will the UN’s New High Commissioner on Human Rights Fight for the Millions Who Need Him?

Will the UN’s New High Commissioner on Human Rights Fight for the Millions Who Need Him? Will the UN’s New High Commissioner on Human Rights Fight for the Millions Who Need Him?

Zeid Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein’s predecessor, Navi Pillay, drew attention to human rights violations across the globe. Will Zeid do the same?

Jul 14, 2014 / Barbara Crossette

Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns

Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns

Sort of like what President Bush and Condi Rice did in January 2009

Jul 10, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Haaretz, Commenting on Murder in Israel, Says Extremists Are ‘Vermin’

Haaretz, Commenting on Murder in Israel, Says Extremists Are ‘Vermin’ Haaretz, Commenting on Murder in Israel, Says Extremists Are ‘Vermin’

Tragedies compound, as Israel bombs Gaza again.

Jul 7, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

ISIS: The Spoils of the ‘Great Loot’ in the Middle East

ISIS: The Spoils of the ‘Great Loot’ in the Middle East ISIS: The Spoils of the ‘Great Loot’ in the Middle East

Adding yet more warfare to the current crisis will perpetuate exactly what the imperial powers set out to do: tear an entire region of the world asunder.

Jul 7, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

How John Maynard Keynes Can Save the Arab Spring

How John Maynard Keynes Can Save the Arab Spring How John Maynard Keynes Can Save the Arab Spring

With secular autocrats and rigid Islamists equally discredited in the Arab world, the space is wide open for progressive democrats to save the Arab Spring.

Jul 2, 2014 / Richard Javad Heydarian and Foreign Policy In Focus

Surging Violence Against Women in Iraq

Surging Violence Against Women in Iraq Surging Violence Against Women in Iraq

Being a woman in Iraq was difficult before the ISIS offensive. The current wave of militarization is making life even worse.

Jul 2, 2014 / Zahra Radwan, Zoe Blumenfeld, and Foreign Policy In Focus

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