New Internationalism

The New Internationalism project works primarily on two issues: Iraq and Palestine/Israel. In both arenas the project focuses on education and activism regarding the problems caused by failed and failing U.S. policies, and how those policies should be retooled to meet the goal of a comprehensive peace with justice, rather than an unequal imposed stability.

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Talking Points
Petraeus-Crocker Hearing: Political Theater on Message
April 9 - UFPJ Talking Points #57: Petraeus-Crocker hearings target Iran, justify the "surge," and defend permanent occupation. By Phyllis Bennis.

Talking Points
Maliki Offensive and Bush Iraq Strategy Failing
March 30 - UFPJ Talking Points #56: The Iraqi government’s military offensive in Basra appears to have failed, significantly weakening Bush administration strategy in Iraq. By Phyllis Bennis, published in AfterDowningStreet, Al Jazeera, Alternatives International, Transnational Institute, United for Peace and Justice.

Interview
Winter Soldier: Iraq and Vietnam, Abu Ghraib & My Lai
March 18 - 27 years after the first Winter Soldier, IVAW documents the illegality of the Iraq War, its strategy, and implementation. By Phyllis Bennis, published in The Real News.

Talking Points
Iraq War Entering Year Six: Multiple Crises Rising in Middle East
March 7 - Gaza is under murderous assault and the United States is escalating regional threats while pushing new sanctions against Iran. By Phyllis Bennis.

Report
Iran in the Crosshairs: How to Prevent Washington's Next War
February 28 - As George W. Bush’s administration enters its last year in office, the danger of a U.S. military attack on Iran looms. By the New Internationalism project.

Commentary
The Gaza Wall Comes Tumbling Down
January 30 - The collapse of the Gaza-Egyptian border wall begins power shifts in the international, regional, and internal Palestinian political scenes which hold the potential for both positive and dangerous consequences. By Phyllis Bennis.

Talking Points
Bush in the Middle East: Iran Over Palestine, Israel Over All
January 10 - Bush’s trip had far more to do with Iran than the peace process. By Phyllis Bennis.

Column
The 12 Myths of Annapolis
December 3 - There is a myth that says Annapolis, the latest iteration of U.S.-controlled "peace processes," represents the epicenter of current Israeli-Palestinian peace-making efforts. By Phyllis Bennis, published in Znet.

Column
Middle East Talks in Annapolis: Photo-Op or Talk-Fest
November 15 - Ten days from the anticipated opening, invitations have not been issued, an agenda has not been announced, and no preliminary statement of goals and/or principles has been agreed to. By Phyllis Bennis.

Column
After Petraeus: Congress Bedazzled, The People Betrayed
September 13 - Congress and the press appeared very impressed with Petraeus’ charts and graphs. But no one demanded explanations. By Phyllis Bennis.

Op-Ed
Bush Launches A New Middle East Initiative.
July 25 - Middle East Peace Is At Hand. Again. By Phyllis Bennis, published in Znet.

Op-Ed
Is the Right Really Rising Up Against the Iraq Occupation?
July 18 - Getting Republicans to jump ship is central to the anti-war movement's strategy to get out of Iraq. But activists need to be wary of their intentions and not let them co-opt the message that it's time for withdrawal. By Phyllis Bennis, published in AlterNet.