Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis? Did the Obama-Putin Encounter Help Ease the Ukraine Crisis?
Leaders in Western Europe clearly want the problem to go away, but the United States is pressing Europe to step up military spending.
Jun 6, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord In Meeting Putin, Obama Has an Opportunity to Push for a Ukraine Accord
But it’s looking like the president’s Europe trip is all about NATO and “reassuring” America’s allies, who aren’t threatened.
Jun 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Pope Francis in Palestine Pope Francis in Palestine
Pope Francis’ seemingly impromptu prayer at Israel's apartheid wall hinted at a radical critique of Israel in an otherwise carefully orchestrated trip.
May 28, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Phyllis Bennis and Foreign Policy In Focus
Obama’s Goldilocks Foreign Policy: Is It Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold? Obama’s Goldilocks Foreign Policy: Is It Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold?
Tomorrow’s West Point speech may explain it all.
May 27, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India
Members of Modi's Bharitaya Janata Party have demonstrated their power to oppresss Muslims, wade into censorship and police the arts.
May 23, 2014 / Barbara Crossette
Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis
Yes, he’s a crooked billionaire backed by other crooked billionaires. So?
May 23, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Narenda Modi’s Transformation From International Outcast to India’s Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s Transformation From International Outcast to India’s Prime Minister
The Hindu nationalist ran on a platform of “good governance.” What will happen now that he’s won?
May 21, 2014 / Priyamvada Gopal
Decrying Ukraine’s ‘Fascists,’ Putin Is Allying With Europe’s Far Right Decrying Ukraine’s ‘Fascists,’ Putin Is Allying With Europe’s Far Right
The truth is fascists aren’t going to rule either Ukraine or Western Europe anytime soon.
May 21, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase
Patience is needed on all sides, and the US ought to make clear what sanctions relief Iran can expect once a deal is done.
May 19, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s? Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Approach Really the Same as Bush’s?
Two cheers for the president's centrist foreign policy.
May 7, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss