Iraq: The Failures of Democratization
March 9, 2007 | If the United States cared so much about democracy in Iraq, why has it acted more like an occupying force in restricting the self-determination of Iraqi citizens?
Articles by Stephen Zunes
Iran in Iraq?
February 14, 2007 | The Bush administration has trumped up charges against Iran for its role in the Iraq War. Is it misinterpretation, misinformation, or worse?
Bush’s SOTU: Annotated
January 24, 2007 | President Bush speaks to the nation and FPIF's Stephen Zunes speaks back to the president.
Annotate This: Escalation in Iraq
January 11, 2007 | The mistakes that the president acknowledged in his speech are perpetuated in his plan.
Saddam’s Execution
January 2, 2007 | His rule was a travesty of justice. And so was his demise.
Reasons Not to Like Ford
December 31, 2006 | He might have been a nice guy. His foreign policy wasnt.
Reasons to Like Ike
December 30, 2006 | Ike was right 50 years ago in the Suez conflict. Why has the United States forgotten his example?
The United States and Lebanons Civil Strife
December 6, 2006 | The Bush administration's attempt to impose a new order on the Middle East more compatible with perceived U.S. strategic interests gets another setback.
The Democrats’ War
November 29, 2006 | After January 3, the Democrats will have to do something about Iraq. Early signs are not positive, unless the anti-war movement kicks it up a notch.
Falling In Line on Israel
November 15, 2006 | The election of a Democratic majority in Congress won't curb U.S. support for Israeli attacks against the civilian populations of its Arab neighbors.