Those Secret Taliban Talks Those Secret Taliban Talks
The extent of Taliban and Afghan government involvement in the Islamic Party's peace talks is unclear. But something important is happening, and the State Deparment is interested.
May 21, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
More Secret Talks with the Taliban More Secret Talks with the Taliban
Afghanistan is talking to the Taliban again, but there's no sign that President Obama wants any part of it.
May 20, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Confronting the Euro-Crisis Confronting the Euro-Crisis
The bailout may stanch the bleeding for now, but if the EU does not strengthen economic governance and growth and work toward further political integration, new crises will erupt.
May 14, 2010 / Jordan Stancil
The Banquo’s Ghost of Israeli Foreign Policy The Banquo’s Ghost of Israeli Foreign Policy
As Israel wages an international battle for its legitimacy, a new book details the country’s secret alliance with South Africa’s apartheid regime.
May 14, 2010 / Max Blumenthal
Obama’s ‘Hopeless’ Af-Pak Strategy Obama’s ‘Hopeless’ Af-Pak Strategy
Nation Contributing Editor Christian Parenti talks about Obama’s lack of planning when it comes to Af-Pak.
May 14, 2010 / Press Room
Obama’s ‘Hopeless’ Af-Pak Strategy Obama’s ‘Hopeless’ Af-Pak Strategy
Nation Contributing Editor Christian Parenti talks about Obama’s lack of planning when it comes to Af-Pak.
May 14, 2010 / GRITtv
Brazil, Turkey Try to Rescue Iran Diplomacy Brazil, Turkey Try to Rescue Iran Diplomacy
The United States, foolishly, is trying to undercut what might be the best hope for avoiding sanctions, confrontation and war with Iran.
May 14, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Britain Braces for the Shocks to Come Britain Braces for the Shocks to Come
The Tories want to make budget cuts fast and deep.
May 13, 2010 / Column / Gary Younge
Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part III Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part III
Iran is tightening its grip in Baghdad, and once again there’s talk of violence.
May 5, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
The New Face of Palestinian Resistance The New Face of Palestinian Resistance
A new documentary shatters myths on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
May 3, 2010 / Ari Berman