Legitimation Crisis in Afghanistan Legitimation Crisis in Afghanistan
A stable government and an end to insurgency are possible--but only if the US withdraws.
Apr 1, 2010 / Feature / William R. Polk
Tehran’s Coup in Iraq? Tehran’s Coup in Iraq?
Iran is using its muscle to sway the formation of the next government in Iraq, and there's not much the United States can do about it.
Mar 29, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Iraqi Rubik’s Cube The Iraqi Rubik’s Cube
As the election results emerge, it seems like each combination of parties is more dangerous than all the others.
Mar 25, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Light at the End of the Afghan Tunnel? Light at the End of the Afghan Tunnel?
The war could end in a year or so, with a negotiated settlement, if Obama plays his cards right.
Mar 24, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys Washington’s Indonesian Bully Boys
The Obama administration may renew aid to the Indonesian army's notorious special forces--which have been implicated in a recent assassination campaign.
Mar 22, 2010 / Allan Nairn
Hondurans’ Great Awakening Hondurans’ Great Awakening
Despite brutal repression, a bold resistance movement is defying the US-backed coup regime.
Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / Dana Frank
Rachel Corrie’s Memory, Israel’s Image Rachel Corrie’s Memory, Israel’s Image
Her sacrifice has helped to internationalize the struggle--as well as the battle over Israel's image.
Mar 16, 2010 / Neve Gordon
Pentagon vs. Israel? Pentagon vs. Israel?
Israeli hardliners are making enemies in places where they can hardly afford to do so.
Mar 16, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
US-Israel Showdown? US-Israel Showdown?
Does Obama have the guts for a full-frontal confrontation with the Israel lobby?
Mar 15, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss