Where Were They When It Counted? Where Were They When It Counted?
Bush Administration hijacks the Constitution with the Patriot Act and military tribunals; our supine media wakes up (briefly); Congress sleeps
Nov 21, 2001 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Post-Taliban Afghanistan Post-Taliban Afghanistan
The collapse of the Taliban means the focus there must shift to relief of its citizens.
Nov 21, 2001 / The Editors
The Afghan Humanitarian Crisis The Afghan Humanitarian Crisis
There is mass hunger and need in Afghanistan, and the UN is under great pressure to get supplies through.
Nov 16, 2001 / Feature / Matt Bivens
Uncle Ben Goes to War Uncle Ben Goes to War
The Bush administration is trying to win hearts and minds—through a carefully stage-managed media campaign.
Nov 15, 2001 / Michael Massing
The Foreign Policy Therapist The Foreign Policy Therapist
The United States takes the couch.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Wallace Shawn
A Hard Look at Iraq Sanctions A Hard Look at Iraq Sanctions
Death rates are alarming but lower than claimed. Saddam shares responsibility.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / David Cortright
Images in a Rearview Mirror Images in a Rearview Mirror
Events in the recent past are receding as the ominous future comes into focus.
Nov 15, 2001 / Column / Christopher Hitchens
A Royal Scandal A Royal Scandal
Saudi Arabia depends on the United States for defense, which contributes to that country's corruption.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Aram Roston
Saudis and Americans: Friends in Need Saudis and Americans: Friends in Need
They've got oil; we've got arms. How convenient for everyone.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Ken Silverstein
Women in War Women in War
The inclusion of women in peace negotiations would go a long way toward addressing their exploitation and abuse in war-torn areas.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Gayle Forman