Articles by Stephen Zunes

Why the U.S. Supports Israel

May 1, 2002 | In the United States and around the world, many are questioning why, despite some mild rebukes, Washington has maintained its large-scale military, financial, and diplomatic support for the Israeli occupation in the face of unprecedented violations of international law and human rights standards by Israeli occupation forces.

Somalia as a Military Target

January 11, 2002 | The east African nation of Somalia is being mentioned with increasing frequency as a possible next target in the U.S.-led war against international terrorism.

Why the U.S. Did Not Overthrow Saddam Hussein

November 1, 2001 | There are many valid critiques of U.S. policy toward Iraq before, during, and after the Gulf War. Failing to invade and overthrow the Iraqi government, however, is not one of them.

The War in Afghanistan is Far From Over

November 1, 2001 | Afghanistan's complex and violent tribal and ethnic politics has swallowed up great powers before. It remains to be seen whether the United States will become the next victim.