A Memo to Obama on Israel A Memo to Obama on Israel
The following humble suggestions are based on my 70 years of experience as an underground fighter, member of the Knesset and founding member of a peace movement in Israel.
Dec 29, 2008 / Editorial / Uri Avnery
Israel’s War Crimes Israel’s War Crimes
Israel's assault on Gaza is a massive violation of international law. Nations that have supplied weapons and supported the siege are complicit in the crimes.
Dec 29, 2008 / Editorial / Richard Falk
Ideas for a New Era Ideas for a New Era
It's time for progressives to create coalitions and craft smart strategies that will push Obama and the new Congress to seize this moment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?
The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman
Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal
The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.
Partisans of Oblivion: A Situationist Novel Partisans of Oblivion: A Situationist Novel
Michèle Bernstein's Situationist novel explores a Paris hovering between Old World and New Wave.
Dec 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Clover
Will War Crimes Be Outed? Will War Crimes Be Outed?
After the primary players in the Bush administration leave office, will they be held accountable for war crimes?
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith
Farce Meets Justice in Khmer Rouge Trial Farce Meets Justice in Khmer Rouge Trial
A troubled UN-backed court seeks retribution from tottering Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes against humanity; Cambodians wonder if the costly legal exercise is worth it.
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Hurled Shoes: Bush’s Epitaph Hurled Shoes: Bush’s Epitaph
The loathing that led an Iraqi to hurl shoes at Bush serves as the world's final verdict on US folly in Iraq. It's also a caution for Obama as he ponders Afghanistan.
Dec 17, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer