Iran Sanctions: Not Just Useless but Counterproductive Iran Sanctions: Not Just Useless but Counterproductive
The new UN sanctions on Iran mark the fourth time that the United States has tried this approach—President Bush tried it thrice. It didn't work then, and it won't work n...
Jun 9, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Afghan Jirga: Talk to the Taliban Afghan Jirga: Talk to the Taliban
Karzai fires two American stooges in his government, and sets the stage for peace talks with the Taliban. Is the United States for peace talks, or against them?
Jun 7, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza
Barbara Lee, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Keith Ellison say: "We urge you to take this tragedy as a catalyst to end the blockade on Gaza and to honor the d...
Jun 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Gaza: It’s Not About Anti-Semitism Gaza: It’s Not About Anti-Semitism
Netanyahu and the neocons are playing the anti-Semitism card. That's ugly. But it's time for Hamas to change course, too, and to support the two-state solution.
Jun 4, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama Must Talk to Hamas Obama Must Talk to Hamas
President Obama has refused to condemn Israel's attack. And he hasn't budged—in public at least—on talking to Hamas. Both of those things have to change.
Jun 2, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas
The killing at sea of peace activists by Israel may be the catalyst that ends the crushing embargo of Gaza and opens the way for including Hamas in peace talks.
Jun 1, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious
California candidate Marcy Winograd stirs things up by warning that “the killings are bound to heighten awareness about the brutal blockade and to increase pressure to end th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Gaza Freedom Flotilla Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Ret. Col. Ann Wright speaks from aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, heading to Gaza with aid and solidarity.
May 31, 2010 / The Nation
US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran
Two allies tried to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, and this is the thanks they get.
May 28, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
US-Russian Relations in an Age of American Triumphalism: An Interview with Stephen F. Cohen US-Russian Relations in an Age of American Triumphalism: An Interview with Stephen F. Cohen
Russia scholar Stephen Cohen talks to the Journal of International Affairs about re-democratization and the modernization debate.
May 25, 2010 / Johan Kharabi