Washington Okays Attack on Unarmed U.S. Ship

By Stephen Zunes, June 30, 2011

Nine people were killed when Israel intercepted Gaza-bound aid ships last year. Now a new flotilla is planned, but Instead of condemning the murder, the Obama administration appears to be giving the right-wing Israeli government a green light to flout international law and human rights.

Capital Is a Fickle Lover

By Walden Bello, June 22, 2011

Although China still attracts major foreign investment, fears that its model will not last have prompted capital flows to other rising countries like Brazil and Indonesia.

WikiLeaks: Hamas Passes Along Its Financial Problems to Gazans

By Michael Busch, January 31, 2011

Restrictions on comings and goings from Gaza may be threatening the financial stability of Hamas.

Prolonging the Gaza Failure

By Fouad Pervez, June 21, 2010

The blockade of Gaza has not achieved its goal of removing Hamas from power or moderating its positions. The power of Hamas has only become more entrenched.

Jeju and a Naval Arms Race in Asia

By Kyoungeun Cha, June 18, 2010

A new naval base on Jeju Island will only make a bad maritime security situation in Northeast Asia worse.

Inching toward Compromise in the Middle East

By Ira Chernus, August 10, 2009

To reach a peace settlement in the Middle East, the United States has to put pressure on Israel and reach out to Hamas.

Gaza: Laboratory for the Power-Hungry

By William deB. Mills, January 29, 2009

The bloodshed in Gaza was a testing ground for dangerous hypotheses about far greater global political issues.

On the Brink of Peace in the Middle East?

By Benjamin Tua, August 21, 2008

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.

Still No Peace

By Stephen Zunes, January 16, 2008

Despite his recent visit to the region, President Bush’s policy is still undermining Israeli-Palestinian peace.

The U.S. Role in the Gaza Tragedy

By Stephen Zunes and Emily Schwartz Greco, June 26, 2007

While Hamas is the most immediate culprit behind the violence in Gaza, responsibility also rests with Fatah, Israel – and the United States.