Articles by John Feffer

Postcard from  Iran

Postcard from Iran

January 2, 2007 | Because of international treaties signed both by the United States and Iran, Iranians regard research and development toward achieving nuclear energy as an “indisputable right.”

Shaking Up Bhutan

December 28, 2006 | The fairy tale kingdom of Bhutan is heading toward democracy. Overlooked has been the problem of over 100,000 Bhutanese refugees.

Globalization in Retreat

Globalization in Retreat

December 27, 2006 | One world economy ready or not? FPIF columnist Walden Bello argues that globalization has reached its high-water mark and is receding.

Tsunami’s Latest Victims

December 25, 2006 | Two years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, Sri Lanka's survivors are still fleeing for their lives.

Taiwan’s Independence

December 20, 2006 | China wants Taiwan, Taiwan wants independence, and Ian Williams wants you to know why Taipei has a more compelling argument than Beijing.

Labor Rights in China

December 19, 2006 | China wants to change its labor law in favor of workers and, according to Tim Costello, Brendan Smith, and Jeremy Brecher, foreign corporations are squawking.

Labor in China

December 19, 2006 | The country's proposed legislation will not eliminate its labor problems.