Lannan Lecture: Phyllis Bennis on Cultural Freedom
In New Mexico, Bennis told the Lannan In Pursuit of Cultural Freedom series why the bloated military budget represents an atrocious investment for our society.
On the Eve of Obama’s Middle East Speech
President Obama has the chance to completely retool U.S. policy in the Middle East in the context of the Arab Spring – but it doesn’t look likely that he will.
Obama Falls Flat in El Paso
Under Obama’s new plan, immigrants will have to wait longer, pay more, and enjoy fewer rights.
Obama’s Speech on Libya: Leaving Too Many Questions Unanswered
The attention to military engagement in Libya drowns out the call for negotiations, for accountability, and even for a ceasefire.
Clinton’s GWU Iraq Speech
On March 17, Hillary Clinton gave a speech at George Washington University outlining her plans to de-escalate U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Stephen Zunes annotates her statements.
Annotate This… President Bush’s Sept 13 Speech to the Nation on Iraq
In this edition of Annotate This… Stephen Zunes and Erik Leaver analyze Bush’s statements and offer an alternative interpretation of the situation on the ground.
Bush Skimps on Communal Rights and Responsibilities
The president’s shift in Iraq will be a climb-down disguised as a step forward.
Administration Still Doesnt Recognize the Main Factor in the War
Vowing to “Stay the Course” the President made clear that the administration still doesn’t recognize that the U.S. occupation is driving the resistance.