Alignment of Views on the Middle East a Little Too Serendipitous
Reports of the death of Palestinian hopes have been greatly exaggerated.
Obama Goes to AIPAC
The president offered carefully crafted remarks on Iran while writing off the Palestinians.
To Israel, an Iranian Bomb Is a Hegemonic as Well as “Existential” Threat (Part One)
Israel fears that its role as regional kingpin would be threatened if Iran developed nuclear weapons.
President Obama Drinks the Israel “Delegitimization” Kool-Aid
He continues to cater to Israel’s sensitivities, no matter how irrational.
[VIDEO] Phyllis Bennis: Obama Distances U.S. from Netanyahu’s Rhetoric
Obama’s speech in front of Israel supporters used strong language in support of Israel, but was very careful to break clearly from the Israeli position.
We’ve Seen the Threats Against Iran Before
Intelligence confirms that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons – which leads to speculation that the sabre-rattling is because Israel wants to remain the sole regional nuclear hegemon.
Israel’s War on Democracy (and Why Americans Should Be Concerned)
The Israeli right’s assault on democracy could remove the obstacles to an attack on Iran.
Will the GOP Own Its Position on Israel-Palestine?
The Republican National Committee adopted a resolution that’s pro Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories and con an Israel-Palestine two-state solution.
What Country Most Resembles Iran in Its Power Structure?
Negotiating with Iran requires talking to it on many levels.
Resolving Muslim-Western Disputes
Resolving longstanding disputes between Muslims and non-Muslims requires an understanding of the different cultural approaches to conflict resolution.
Nick Clegg’s Pro-Israeli Pronouncements Pale Beside Washington’s
When it comes to blowing Israel’s horn, British Deputy Prime Minister Clegg is not in the same league as Newt Gingrich — or President Obama.
Teach-in at Occupy AIPAC Summit
Join The Nation, CODEPINK, Just Foreign Policy, the Institute for Policy Studies and over a hundred other organizations for the 2012 Middle East Summit on March 3rd in Washington DC. With panels on Iran, the Arab uprisings, and Palestine/Israel, this summit will challenge the Israel lobby in their pursuit of war with Iran and promote a just foreign policy in the Middle East.
Hamas Pulls Rug Out From Under IDF Chief of Staff
Hamas chief frustrates IDF chief by removing reasons for attacking Gaza.
Obama’s Real Israel Problem – and it isn’t Bibi
Israel’s fundamental policy toward the Palestinians is the problem, and that policy has hardly changed, despite the left, right and center parties that have been in power.
Challenging U.S. Support for Israeli Occupation and Apartheid
Meet speakers Phyllis Bennis, an Institute for Policy Studies Fellow and independent Palestinian commentator Omar Barghouti in an informal setting to discuss Palestinian Civil Society calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel until it complies with international law, and universal principles of human rights.