Gaza: Laboratory for the Power-Hungry
The bloodshed in Gaza was a testing ground for dangerous hypotheses about far greater global political issues.
Gaza: Israel, Washington to Blame
President-elect Barack Obama has pledged to restore America’s image in the world. He should start by elevating peace and justice in the Middle East over war and occupation.
Hearing Holds Clues to Clinton’s Foreign Policy Approach
Gwen Ifill talks to Phyllis Bennis and Joseph Nye about approaches to foreign policy in the new administration.
Detaining the United Nations
Richard Falk, the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, wasn’t allowed into Israel on a recent trip. That action fits a pattern of Israeli efforts to hide the human consequences of the siege of Gaza and of the escalating settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Strange Strike
Syria learned yet again with the recent helicopter attack, when it comes to relations with Washington, no good deed goes unpunished.
On the Brink of Peace in the Middle East?
A convergence of interests in the region provide a golden opportunity for the United States to reverse its policy and help bring peace to the Middle East.
Obama’s Right Turn?
In his recent AIPAC speech, Barack Obama veers right.
Middle East Still at War
UFPJ Talking Points #58: The U.S. is losing but the winners are unclear.
The Day Diplomacy Died
In our special Memorial Day edition, World Beat is publishing an obituary for Diplomacy, which died prematurely last week after an extended illness.
Daley’s Wrong on Iran Attack Resolution
Mayor Daley’s questioning of Iran’s attacking Israel conveniently ignores the larger point of the Chicago City Council resolution.
Going Nuclear, Weapons-Free
The existing nuclear power in the Middle East is not Iran but Israel.
To the Chicago City Council, a Resolution Opposing War on Iran
The Middle East is plagued with multiple crises, including the plight of Iraqi refugees. A war on Iran would make things worse.
Iran in the Crosshairs: How to Prevent Washington’s Next War
As George W. Bush’s administration enters its last year in office, the danger of a U.S. military attack on Iran looms.
Iran in the Crosshairs
As George W. Bush’s administration enters its last year in office, the danger of a U.S. military attack on Iran looms.
Bush’s Last State of the Union
Stephen Zunes tells you the real story behind the president’s latest speech.