What’s at Stake in Wisconsin
The attack on the public service unions in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana is the first volley in an all-out war by conservatives on all unions.
Democracy Doesn’t Equal Instability
As the current revolts in the Middle East demonstrate, the democracy-versus-stability debate rests on a false dichotomy.
Unconventional Wisdom: Name This Moment
What will we eventually call this historic wave of peaceful protests and solidarity that’s spreading around the world?
A Middle Eastern Dream Deferred?
Are we seeing a revolution in the Middle East or just a rebranding of military dictatorships?
Is Algeria Next?
The Algerian regime is trying to prevent the winds of change from blowing in from Egypt and Tunisia. How long can it hold out?
Interview with Medea Benjamin
Recently back from Egypt, Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin talks about the reception of Americans in Tahrir Square, the future of revolution in the region, and how the U.S. government should react.
A Military Budget on the Wrong Side of History
We should support the Egyptian miracle by cutting military aid and shifting it to support what will actually help Egyptians improve their standard of living.
Interview with Phyllis Bennis
In our special focus on Islamophobia, FPIF talks to Middle East specialist Phyllis Bennis.
Washington Voices Impatience with Regime
The United States is losing patience with Egyptian government.
Revolution is an Export Tunisia Can Be Proud of
Tunisia is known for exporting olive oil and deglet nour dates but is pleased to add revolution as one of its principal items of export.
Pox Americana
As we’ve watched the dramatic events in the Middle East, you would hardly know that we had a thing to do with them.
The Qosbi Show
Can a TV show change the way Americans look at Muslims?
Two Big Errors Plague Budget Reporting
President Obama’s proposed budget offers no real cuts to the Pentagon, and further spreads the divide between Defense and State Departments spending.
Al-Jazeera English: TV You Can’t Watch on TV
Many Americans are starving for a cable news channel that covers international affairs in depth.
Egypt and Reversing the Dominoes of Domination
Let’s invest in diplomacy again by expanding the Peace Corps and making it more inclusive.