Talking The Talk
President Obama seems to be shifting his message but not his actions when it comes to reducing military spending and reigning in the Bush tax cuts.
We Need to Rethink, Not Rearm NAFTA
While Canada and the US get ready to move bilaterally to beef up border security, we wonder who benefits from the proposed “security perimeter.”
It’s When He Most Tries to Appear Strong That Obama Is at His Weakest
Once again, a Democratic president’s fear of appearing weak has, in fact, weakened the United States.
An Off-Ramp From Our Iran Policy Could Take Us on the Scenic Route to Peace
Off-routes, third doors, and escape routes: alternatives to Washington’s Iran policy exist.
The Midterm Elections and What Will They Mean For The Progressive Movement
Please join IPS associates Steve Cobble and Bill Fletcher Jr. and IPS fellow Karen Dolan for an informative discussion about what the mid-term elections might mean for progressives and our various issues. Hear projections, analysis and responses. Engage in a lively discussion.
War Talk, Peace Talk
Talk of war with Iran and peace in the Middle East are two sides of the same coin.
Statement of Phyllis Bennis in advance of President Obama’s speech detailing ‘the end of the war in Iraq’
The director of the Institute’s New Internationalism project says there’s no victory to claim in Iraq.
Picture Obama Authorizing a Nuclear Attack
Would President Obama respond to a nuclear attack — whether from another country or terrorists — with one of our own?
Leave Afghanistan and Declare bin Laden Dead in One Fell Swoop
It will likely be far more dangerous politically for Obama NOT to bring the boys home quickly than to “win” the war.
Why I’m Breaking the Law for Health Care
We’re standing up to insurance companies and demanding the reform our country so desperately needs.
Foreign Policy: C-
On his report card after the first year the president passes in foreign policy, but barely and with a note in the margin: needs improvement.
Yemen: Deja Vu All Over Again
The United States punished Yemen 20 years ago by cutting off aid. Today, the United States is punishing Yemen by sending aid.
President Obama Has Things Backward in Afghanistan
He’s putting the escalation cart way out in front of the strategy horse.
Obama to Announce Iraq Troop Withdrawal
President Obama is about to order the beginning of the end of the U.S. war and occupation of Iraq. Or is he?
Listen: Afghanistan
After eight years of deafness, the White House is now listening. When it comes to Afghanistan, we just have to speak a little louder.