World

Israel’s Piracy

Israel’s Piracy Israel’s Piracy

With its unprovoked attack on the Freedom Flotilla, Israel has only fueled the world movement to end the Gaza blockade.

Jun 1, 2010 / The Notion / Roane Carey

Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious

California candidate Marcy Winograd stirs things up by warning that “the killings are bound to heighten awareness about the brutal blockade and to increase pressure to end th...

Jun 1, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Gaza Freedom Flotilla Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Ret. Col. Ann Wright speaks from aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, heading to Gaza with aid and solidarity.

May 31, 2010 / Video / The Nation

US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran US Slams Turkey, Brazil Over Iran

Two allies tried to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, and this is the thanks they get.

May 28, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric? Obama’s New Security Strategy: Real or Just Rhetoric?

Emphasizing the importance of a strong economy, education and innovation at home, Obama still maintains that America is "at war" with an amorphous network of terrorists.

May 27, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The American Century Is So Over

The American Century Is So Over The American Century Is So Over

Obama’s rudderless foreign policy underscores America’s waning power.

May 27, 2010 / Dilip Hiro

Law-Free Zoning

Law-Free Zoning Law-Free Zoning

An appeals court ruling that foreigners held at Bagram can't challenge their detention gives the military an easy way to avoid legal review: send all detainees to Afghanistan, no m...

May 27, 2010 / Editorial / David Cole

DoD Investigating Nine Cases of “Terrorism-Related Acts” by US Military and Contractors? DoD Investigating Nine Cases of “Terrorism-Related Acts” by US Military and Contractors?

The Pentagon's Inspector General won't comment on details of the investigations.

May 27, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Israel: Into Deeper Darkness Israel: Into Deeper Darkness

Border control is a fact of life for many human rights activists and political leaders. And it is a daily, humiliating reality for Palestinians and their relatives.

May 26, 2010 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan

Obama's strategy in Afghanistan lacks a clear, achievable mission, isn't in our national security interest and costs too much in treasure and lives.

May 26, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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