The Afghan Election Crisis The Afghan Election Crisis
A flawed parliamentary election in September has inflamed politics and pushed the country closer to civil war, on top of the insurgency already underway.
Jan 21, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Not Enough on Cuba Embargo Not Enough on Cuba Embargo
The president makes some progress, but not enough, on ending the anachronism called the US embargo against Cuba.
Jan 19, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt An Unfinished Tunisia Revolt
It's refreshing to see people toppling a corrupt regime, but there's a long way to go.
Jan 17, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Israel’s Assault on Human Rights Israel’s Assault on Human Rights
The government is blocking access to websites at the airport and moving bills through the Knesset to stifle political speech. Where will it end?
Jan 12, 2011 / Neve Gordon
Choosing Care for Haiti, Somalia, Ourselves Choosing Care for Haiti, Somalia, Ourselves
On the anniversary of the Haiti earthquake—it's hard not to think about how we turn up, or not, for the ones we love.
Jan 11, 2011 / Laura Flanders
Haiti: Where’s the Money? Haiti: Where’s the Money?
Despite all the post-earthquake promises, just a fraction of the aid pledged has actually been delivered.
Jan 11, 2011 / Isabel Macdonald
Clinton Gets It Wrong on Iran Sanctions Clinton Gets It Wrong on Iran Sanctions
Blocking Iran from acquiring nuclear equipment is one thing. Trying to shut down Iran's economy is "regime change."
Jan 11, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister Gates Lectured by China’s Defense Minister
Chinese tell Pentagon chief that US arms sales to Taiwan are a threat to China's "core interests."
Jan 10, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Gates to China: ‘Times’ Hypes China’s Military Threat, Again Gates to China: ‘Times’ Hypes China’s Military Threat, Again
Imagine! A great world power wants to expand its military reach.
Jan 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Quote of the Day: ‘Blasphemer’ Quote of the Day: ‘Blasphemer’
Quote of the day from a group of 500 Pakistani "religious scholars."
Jan 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss