Open Mike, Closed Mind Open Mike, Closed Mind
Bush's boorish comments at the G-8 summit revealed more than his ignorance of the Mideast: His policies have made the US a helpless bystander as the entire region burns.
Jul 19, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer
Fear and Shopping in Beirut Fear and Shopping in Beirut
As Lebanon braces for a descent into an all-too-familiar chaos, anger and the quest for comfort have sent people to the streets in search of bread and someone to blame. Anna Ciezad...
Jul 17, 2006 / Feature / Annia Ciezadlo
The G-8’s Risky Nuclear Embrace The G-8’s Risky Nuclear Embrace
As leaders of the world's richest nations gather in St. Petersburg to craft a global energy security strategy, they're poised to endorse a major expansion of nuclear power. Bad ide...
Jul 17, 2006 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Too High a Price Too High a Price
The spreading violence in Lebanon and Gaza demonstrate that the collective punishment of the Palestinian and Lebanese people is not only inhumane and should be condemned but also l...
Jul 14, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors
Lawless in Gaza Lawless in Gaza
The latest bloodshed in Gaza and Lebanon demonstrates that there will be no end of violence until Israel agrees to negotiate with the democratically elected Palestinian leadership.
Jul 14, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors
Empire as a Way of Life Empire as a Way of Life
Two new histories of British imperial rule in India take the narrow view. In fact, the scandal of empire can be isolated neither to Europe nor to the past.
Jul 13, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Linda Colley
From Imperialism to Empire From Imperialism to Empire
The crises faced by Bush signal not only the errors of his Administration but the end of imperialism itself--and the emergence of new, more dangerous forces.
Jul 13, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Michael Hardt
Mexico’s Tiger Stirs Mexico’s Tiger Stirs
A recount of disputed ballots in the contested presidential election is the surest way to strengthen Mexico's fledgling democratic institutions and forestall potential political an...
Jul 13, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors
The US Military Descends on Paraguay The US Military Descends on Paraguay
The US "war on terror" now extends to an unlikely frontier in Paraguay, where farmers are caught in the crossfire and human rights groups are skeptical of the threat posed by Islam...
Jul 12, 2006 / Feature / Benjamin Dangl
Channeling Nixon Channeling Nixon
If Tricky Dick could tame the grizzled Mao, then certainly Bush could butter up Kim Jong Il with some of that frat boy charm. Who knows, Dearest Leader might even join Bush's shaky...
Jul 12, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer