In Egypt, a President Without Power In Egypt, a President Without Power
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi will take over an office that the military has already stripped of much of its power.
Jun 20, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Julian Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador Julian Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador
The Wikileaks founder has sought refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Jun 20, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Russia, Syria and Iran Russia, Syria and Iran
It’s a high-stakes poker game over the future of Bashar Assad.
Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Romney: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Romney: Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran
Mitt believes he has the authority to attack Iran without Congressional approval.
Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
The Obama Administration Is Stalling Its Way to War With Iran The Obama Administration Is Stalling Its Way to War With Iran
The president’s real agenda is to buy more time for sanctions to set the stage for regime change in Iran.
Jun 19, 2012 / Hillary Mann Leverett and Flynt Leverett
Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List? Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List?
The “kill list” is different—and it may present the most important test of human rights principles in the Obama era.
Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber
Is the US Returning to the Cold War With Russia? Is the US Returning to the Cold War With Russia?
Obama’s “reset” of relations was in trouble a year ago. Now, with the conflict over Syria, things have only gotten worse.
Jun 18, 2012 / Stephen F. Cohen
Europe’s Last Great Chance Europe’s Last Great Chance
Even as we snicker at Europe’s misfortunes, the continent has a unique opportunity to become a truly united state.
Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / William Greider
Poor Boys and Pilgrims Poor Boys and Pilgrims
Eric on Heart and Paul Simon and Reed on the absurdity of the anger surrounding leaks.
Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
The New Obama Doctrine The New Obama Doctrine
Obama's plan for global war uses a variety of extra-legal methods including drones, civilian and proxy fighters, and cyber warfare.
Jun 14, 2012 / Nick Turse