A coalition of leftists and independents may come out on top in the Irish election.
Judgment Day for Austerity in Irish Election
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Democracy & Governance
Bernie’s Broadsides Against Kissinger Weren’t Even Half of It
The former secretary of state, whose “mentorship” Hillary Clinton boasted during the last Democratic debate, isn’t just a poor choice of foreign policy adviser. He’s a bona fide war criminal.
On Hillary Clinton, Sexism, and U.S. Foreign Policy
Feminists who oppose Hillary Clinton’s imperialism can’t just challenge her foreign policy. We have to challenge the sexist attacks against her, too.
Can the New Left Govern Europe?
After a year of earthshaking victories and devastating setbacks, Europe’s new progressive parties are slowly learning how to balance governance with activism.
A Real ‘Political Revolution’ Would End the War in Iraq
Taking the diplomatic road on Iraq and Syria would let Sanders get back to the business he started in 2002 — making space between himself and Hillary Clinton on the Middle East.
The Art of Dissidence and Diplomacy
Foreign policy is too important to leave to the “professionals.” Through art and culture, we can all work to make the world a better place.
Sorry, but the Super Bowl Promotes War
With its huge advertising budget, the Pentagon’s turning war into just another game.
Latest Round of Syrian Peace Talks Stumbles Out of the Blocks
Washington has been focused on deposing Syrian President Assad to secure oil fields and pipeline corridors for Western oil companies.
The Candidate Our Foreign Policy Deserves
Our foreign policy is aggressive, parochial, and hard-hearted. Unless voters finally demand differently, our next president will be the same.
Let’s Talk About Bernie Sanders and the Middle East
On foreign policy, the Vermont independent’s “political revolution” hasn’t done much to distinguish itself from Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.