Remembering Robert McNamara Remembering Robert McNamara
The former secretary of defense presided over the deaths of millions--and was one of the only officials to express regret.
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / Jonathan Schell
So Far From God, So Close to Wall St. So Far From God, So Close to Wall St.
Mexico's troubles illustrate the destructive effects of NAFTA's neoliberal economics.
Will Iraq Be a Global Gas Pump? Will Iraq Be a Global Gas Pump?
Is Iraq finally fated to become what it was going to be anyway, even before the chaos and catastrophe set in: a giant gas pump for an energy-starved planet?
Jul 14, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Obama in Africa: A Major Disappointment Obama in Africa: A Major Disappointment
Just because President Obama possesses African heritage doesn't mean he couldn't learn a thing or two about the continent's history.
Jul 13, 2009 / Editorial / Gerald Caplan
Obama Visits Africa’s ‘Oil Gulf’ Obama Visits Africa’s ‘Oil Gulf’
Ghanaians and other Africans are clamoring for a new direction in US Africa policy, one based in mutual interests and mutual respect.
Jul 12, 2009 / Feature / Emira Woods
Iran: A Compromise Deal? Iran: A Compromise Deal?
Supporters of the Green Wave increasingly see negotiations with the regime as the best way out of today's crisis.
Jul 10, 2009 / Feature / Babak Sarfaraz
McNamara’s Evil Lives On McNamara’s Evil Lives On
It was the stark evil Robert McNamara perpetrated as secretary of defense that must indelibly frame our memory of him.
Jul 8, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Rethink Afghanistan: Women of Afghanistan Rethink Afghanistan: Women of Afghanistan
American military escalation will not liberate the women of Afghanistan. Instead, the hardships of war take a disproportionate toll on women and their families.
Jul 8, 2009 / Video / Brave New Films
Remembering Robert McNamara Remembering Robert McNamara
The former secretary of defense presided over the deaths of millions--and was one of the only officials to publicly express regret.
Jul 7, 2009 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell
The US and Russia: Missed Opportunities The US and Russia: Missed Opportunities
NYU Russia studies professor Stephen Cohen explains how the US got involved in a new cold war with Russia.