Annotate This: Obama’s Speech on National Security
May 28, 2009 | With all his talk of war and terrorism, the president seems to be edging closer to the stances of the previous administration.
Articles by John Feffer
Nightmare on Cheney Street
May 26, 2009 | If Wes Craven decided to make a horror movie out of the last year of U.S. politics, he would definitely cast Dick Cheney as the monster that can't be silenced.
Shadow Wars
May 26, 2009 | The Bush administration is gone, but covert operations are still going on.
The G-2 Paradox
May 22, 2009 | China and the United States should definitely be talking more about economic and environmental issues. But they also need to talk about reducing their military spending and avoiding a new cold war.
North Korea and Malign Neglect
May 22, 2009 | The Obama administration needs to abandon its default position and seriously engaged North Korea.
Iran’s Next Leadership?
May 20, 2009 | In their upcoming presidential elections, Iranians will make a choice that will have profound implications on their country's relationship with the United States and the world.
Postcard from…Goma
May 20, 2009 | The international community has promised assistance to refugees in Congo. But not much has reached them.
Will China Save the World from Depression?
May 19, 2009 | China's stimulus package is not likely to bail out either the Chinese peasants or the global economy.
Bridging the Climate Change Gap
May 18, 2009 | The United States must help poor countries deal with the impact of climate change.