Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter
The eulogies for Margaret Thatcher are piling up. Here's a different take—from a review of The Iron Lady.
Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet Iran Talks, Day One: As Expected, No Deal Yet
But Obama should just keep talking—until he has a chance to make a deal with a new president not named Ahmadinejad.
Apr 5, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Korean War Games Korean War Games
Pyongyang's bellicose posturing conforms to an old pattern, but the dangers may be greater now because tensions are rising throughout the region.
Apr 3, 2013 / Editorial / Bruce Cumings
United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor United States, China Compete for Russia’s Favor
And there's progress in US-Russia nuclear talks.
Mar 24, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’ Obama in ‘Iran-Israel Week’
The White House’s placating of Netanyahu won't make talks with Iran any easier.
Mar 19, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
New Pope, Old Papacy New Pope, Old Papacy
There is nothing in Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio’s record to suggest that he will reform the Catholic Church.
Mar 15, 2013 / Norman Birnbaum
The Audacity of Hugo The Audacity of Hugo
In fourteen years, Chávez radically transformed Venezuela’s economy and society—and the majority of country loved him for it.
Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / Greg Grandin
Obama’s Iran Bluff Obama’s Iran Bluff
The United States won’t invade Iran anytime soon—just look at what North Korea has gotten away with.
Mar 12, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013) R.I.P. Hugo Chavez (1954–2013)
A man who did a lot of good for a lot of people.
Mar 6, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
On the Legacy of Hugo Chávez On the Legacy of Hugo Chávez
Yes, the Venezuelan president could be a strongman. But he leaves behind what might be called the most democratic country in the Western Hemisphere.
Mar 6, 2013 / Lived History / Greg Grandin