Articles by Stephen Zunes

The Future of Western Sahara

July 21, 2007 | Morocco’s plan for autonomy falls well short of what is necessary to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Western Sahara.

The U.S. Role in the Gaza Tragedy

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.

The Rise of Hamas

June 22, 2007 | How Hamas grew from a radical minority to an electoral majority that's now patrolling the streets of the Gaza Strip.

Jerusalem: Endorsing the Right of Conquest

June 8, 2007 | Congress recently endorsed Israel’s annexation of greater East Jerusalem. This will make Israeli-Palestinian peace more difficult to achieve, enflame anti-Americanism in the region and undermine international law.

The Democrats’ Support for Bush’s War

May 31, 2007 | Congress's capitulation to the Bush administration's request for nearly $100 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has led to outrage throughout the country.

U.S. Role in Lebanon Debacle

May 18, 2007 | Long before last summer's conflict, the Bush administration had been pushing Israel to launch a war on Lebanon to cripple Hezbollah.

U.S. Blocks Israel-Syria Talks

May 1, 2007 | Washington continues to pursue a divide-and-rule approach to prevent the resumption of talks that could end hostilities between Israel and its Arab neighbors.